Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (née Spencer; / dʒɔːrˈdʒeɪnə / jor-JAY-nə; 7 June 1757 - 30 March 1806), was an English aristocrat, socialite, political organiser, author, and activist. Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (7 June 1757 - 30 March 1806), was a leading member of late Georgian society, famous for her extrovert personality, her extravagant fashions and her championing of the Whigs led by Charles James Fox.
1783 Duchess of Devonshire; bust portrait, facing three
2. Upgrade In 1761, when Georgiana was still a child, her father (already incredibly rich) became officially fancy. He received the title of Viscount Spencer, basically elevating the whole family to a new level of hoity-toity nobility. Even wee Georgiana got a promotion: she was now the Honorable Georgiana Spencer. Not bad for a toddler, really. Portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire is a portrait painting by the English painter Thomas Gainsborough of the political hostess Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. It was painted between 1785 and 1787. [1] Background Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806) Duchess Georgiana is one of the most widely recognised and complex characters in Chatsworth's story. Much has been written about Georgiana's life, often focusing on her relationships and role as an 18th-century 'socialite'. 28 January 2021 Portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Thomas Gainsborough, between 1785 and 1787 She was the charming and beautiful Georgian noblewoman immortalised by Keira Knightley in the 2008 film, The Duchess, and the great-great-great-great aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Keira Knightley as Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire in The
L ady Georgiana Spencer, socialite and leading political hostess of the 18th century, held court over a circle of influence and fashion at Devonshire House in London. She was seventeen years old when she married the 5th Duke of Devonshire in 1774. He was eleven years her senior and one of only a handful whose wealth exceeded the Spencers'. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (7 June 1757 - 30 March 1806), born Georgiana Spencer, was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire and mother of William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire. Her father, John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, was a great. Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (née Spencer; / dʒɔːrˈdʒeɪnə / jor-JAY-nə; 7 June 1757 - 30 March 1806), was an English aristocrat, socialite, political organiser, author, and activist. Born into the Spencer family, married into the Cavendish family, she was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, and. Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was one of the most charismatic figures in Georgian society. Affectionately known as Gee, she was renowned for her style and her involvement in politics. In 1774, at the age of 17, she married William Cavendish, the 5th Duke of Devonshire. The marriage would prove unhappy.
Lady Blanche Howard, Duchess of Devonshire by John Lucas
Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire By AMANDA FOREMAN Random House. Read the Review.. "The Duchess of Devonshire effaces all," he wrote a few weeks after her arrival in London. She achieved it "without being a beauty; but her youth, figure, flowing good nature, sense and lively modesty, and modest familiarity, make her a phenomenon.". Below is the detailed biography of Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire in the Regency Era. She was a known style icon, political organizer and author. She was born into the Spencer family of English nobility. She was the most talked about Duchess of England with regards to her many love affairs and gambling habits. Table of Contents
Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (née Spencer; /dʒɔːrˈdʒeɪnə/ jor-JAY-nə; 7 June 1757 - 30 March 1806) was an English socialite, style icon, author, and activist. Of noble birth from the House of Spencer, married into the House of Cavendish, she was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, and the mother. Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1775-1776 Georgiana had always suffered from fragile health and in early 1806, it appeared from the hue of her skin that the 48 year old Duchess had contracted jaundice. This in itself was not a cause for great concern but as March wore on, Georgiana's condition began to worsen.
1774 Lady Lady Henrietta Frances and John Spencer
She is best known as Lady Elizabeth Foster, the close friend of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. Elizabeth supplanted the Duchess, gaining the affections of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire and later marrying him. [1] Several of her letters are preserved. Life Dr. Amanda Foreman presents a talk about one of the most famous residents of Chatsworth House: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.Dr. Foreman, who wrote the aw.
