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Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough

British aristocrat, wife of Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough; younger sister of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1761-1821) · Historical Figures · Died at 60

Henrietta Frances Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough, was the wife of Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough; the couple were the parents of Lady Caroline Lamb. Her father, John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, was a great-grandson of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough.

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Her sister was Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire.

Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1761 to 1821 · aged 60