Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington

Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria from 1861 to 1868 and from 1874 to 1880
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Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington

Summary

Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington is a human[1]. Her place of birth was East Lothian[2]. She was born on September 27, 1820[3]. She died on August 13, 1904[4]. She worked as a Mistress of the Robes[5] and Mistress of the Robes[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in East Lothian[2], Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington…
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington was born on September 27, 1820[3].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington died on August 13, 1904[4].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's father was George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale[8].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's mother was Lady Susan Montagu[9].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington was married to Arthur Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington[10].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington worked as a Mistress of the Robes[5].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington worked as a Mistress of the Robes[6].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington held the position of Lady of the Bedchamber[12].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington is recorded as female[13].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's noble title is recorded as duchess[15].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington[16].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's family name is recorded as Hay[17].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's family name is recorded as Wellesley[18].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's given name is recorded as Elizabeth[19].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's sibling is recorded as John Hay[21].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's sibling is recorded as Lady Louisa Hay[22].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's sibling is recorded as George Hay, Earl of Gifford[23].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's sibling is recorded as Emily, Lady Peel[24].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's sibling is recorded as William Hay, 10th Marquess of Tweeddale[25].
  • Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's place of birth was East Lothian[2]. She was born on September 27, 1820[3]. Her father was George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale[8]. Her mother was Lady Susan Montagu[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Mistress of the Robes[5]. Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington held the position of Lady of the Bedchamber[12].

Personal Life

Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington was married to Arthur Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington[10].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington died on August 13, 1904[4].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington born?

Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's place of birth was East Lothian[2].

Who were Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's parents?

Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's father was George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale[8]. Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's mother was Lady Susan Montagu[9].

Who was Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington married to?

Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington's spouses include Arthur Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington[10].

What did Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington do for work?

Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington worked as Mistress of the Robes[5] and Mistress of the Robes[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Arthur Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington
    Date of birth +1820-09-27T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Ra collections id 13580
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