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)
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Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough

Summary

Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough is a human[1]. She was born in Wimbledon[2]. She was born on June 16, 1761[3]. She died in Florence[4]. She died on November 11, 1821[5]. She worked as a governess[6], socialite[7], and aristocrat[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's place of birth was Wimbledon[2].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough died in Florence[4].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was born on June 16, 1761[3].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was born on January 1, 1761[10].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough died on November 11, 1821[5].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough died on January 1, 1821[11].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's father was John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer[12].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's mother was Georgiana Spencer, Countess Spencer[13].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was married to Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough[14].
  • A child of Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough[15].
  • A child of Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby[16].
  • A child of Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was Lady Caroline Lamb[17].
  • A child of Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was William Ponsonby, 1st Baron de Mauley[18].
  • A child of Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was George Arundel Stewart[19].
  • A child of Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was Harriet Osborne, Baroness Godolphin[20].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough worked as a governess[6].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's professions included socialite[7].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough worked as an aristocrat[8].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough is recorded as female[23].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's family is recorded as House of Spencer[25].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's noble title is recorded as lady[26].
  • Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's noble title is recorded as countess[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wimbledon[2], Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough… Recorded date of birth include June 16, 1761[3] and January 1, 1761[10]. Her father was John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer[12]. Her mother was Georgiana Spencer, Countess Spencer[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include governess[6], socialite[7], and aristocrat[8].

Personal Life

Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was married to Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough[14]. Children include John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough[15], a politician[28], 1781–1847[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30]; Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby[16], a politician[31], 1783–1837[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[34]; Lady Caroline Lamb[17], a poet[35], 1785–1828[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37], specialised in poetry[38]; William Ponsonby, 1st Baron de Mauley[18], a politician[39], 1787–1855[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[42]; George Arundel Stewart[19]; and Harriet Osborne, Baroness Godolphin[20], 1801–1852[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 11, 1821[5] and January 1, 1821[11]. Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough died in Florence[4].

Why It Matters

Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough born?

Born in Wimbledon[2], Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough…

Where did Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough die?

Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough passed away in Florence[4].

Who were Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's parents?

Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's father was John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer[12]. Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's mother was Georgiana Spencer, Countess Spencer[13].

Who was Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough married to?

Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough's spouses include Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough[14].

What did Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough do for work?

Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough worked as governess[6], socialite[7], and aristocrat[8].

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  24. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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