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Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire was born Georgiana Spencer. Her brother is a direct ancestor of Princess Diana. When she was 17 she married the 25 year old Duke of Devonshire. He had already had a daughter Charlotte whom Georgiana raised and they had three children of their own Harriette, Georgiana (called little G) and a son nicknamed Hart.
When she was in her 30's she had an affair with Charles Grey and had a daughter by him who became the ancestress to Sarah, Duchess of York.
She became friends with Elizabeth "Bess" Foster who was the mistress of the Duke (and had two children with the Duke as well)
After Georgiana died the Duke married Elizabeth making her the Duchess of Devonshire.
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How old was Georgiana Spencer the Duchess of Devonshire when she died?
Georgiana Spencer the Duchess of Devonshire was born on 7 June 1757 and Died 30 March 1806 due to liver failure she was only 49 years old. The duke and the duchess had 2 daughters and a son together. They were beautiful children they had together.
Who was Alexandra of Russia?
She was Empress of Russia. She married Nicholas II. She had five children. Grand Duchess Olga, Grand Duchess Tatiana, Grand Duchess Maria, Grand Duchess Anastasia, and Tsarevitch Alexei. She was murdered in 1918, along with the rest of her family.
What is a dukes wife called?
duchess
What is the female equivalent of Duke?
A female Duke can be a Duke or Duchess. The wife of a Duke is a Duchess Duke is unique amongst the British titles in that if a woman holds the title in her own right the title may be the same as the male (unlike, say, Baron, where a woman given the same title is always a Baroness). So while Kate Middleton is the Duchess of Cambridge (because she is married to the Duke - William), the Queen is the Duke of Lancaster (because she holds the title, not Philip). The Queen is also a Duchess as a result of being married to a Duke.
Opposite of duke?
The opposite of Duke was Duchess. Duke and Duchess were titles of nobility in England. Duke is also the highest ranking hereditary title of the four titles in England.
Who starred in the movie 'The Duchess'?
The film "The Duchess" is about the life of Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire in the 18th century. It featured Keira Knightly as Georgiana, as well as Ralph Fiennes, Dominic Cooper, and Charlotte Rampling.
How old was Georgiana Spencer the Duchess of Devonshire when she died?
Georgiana Spencer the Duchess of Devonshire was born on 7 June 1757 and Died 30 March 1806 due to liver failure she was only 49 years old. The duke and the duchess had 2 daughters and a son together. They were beautiful children they had together.
On the movie The Duchess is the woman Lesbian?
The movie The Duchess was released in 2008. Keira Knightley played Georgiana who married the Duke of Devonshire. She was not gay in the movie or in real life.
Is the duke of devonshire an ancestor of Diana?
The Duk of Devonshire who married Lady Georgiana Spencer was related to Princess Diana through their issue.
How long was the duchess of devonshire married?
32 years
Is the movie the duchess a real story?
Yes, it is based on life of Georgiana Cavendish ( formerly Lady Georgiana Spencer)
How can you contact the Duke of Devonshire?
There is a contact form for Chatsworth house. The residence of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Please see the related link below.
Was Princess Diana related to Camilla?
Georgiana would be the great-great however many times Aunt of Princess Diana. Georgiana's older brother was the direct ancestor of Princess Diana. Georgiana is also related to Sarah Ferguson. Georgiana had a child with Charles Grey who is the direct ancestor of the former Duchess of York
Is Princess Diana of wales related to Henry viii?
No-not that I know of. But she was definitely related to Lady Georgiana Spencer-"The Duchess"
What movie and television projects has Deborah Cavendish been in?
Deborah Cavendish has: Played Herself - Guest in "Antiques Roadshow" in 1979. Played herself in "Newsnight" in 1980. Played Herself - Duchess of Devonshire in "Lucian Freud: Portraits" in 2004. Played Herself - Dowager Duchess of Devonshire in "Outbreak 1939" in 2009. Played herself in "My Life in Books" in 2011.
How old is Deborah Cavendish?
Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, was 94 years old when she died on September 24, 2014 (birthdate: March 31, 1920).
What is the birth name of Georgiana Jianu?
Georgiana Jianu's birth name is Georgiana Claudia Jianu.
