Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater

British writer; (1626-1663)
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Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater

Summary

Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater is a human[1]. She was born on January 1, 1626[2]. She died on July 14, 1663[3]. She worked as a poet[4], playwright[5], and writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater was born on January 1, 1626[2].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater died on July 14, 1663[3].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater died on 1663[7].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul (Church of England), Little Gaddesden[8].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's father was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle[9].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's mother was Elizabeth Basset[10].
  • Among Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's spouses was John Egerton, 2nd Earl of Bridgewater[11].
  • A child of Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater was John Egerton, 3rd Earl of Bridgewater[12].
  • A child of Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater was William Egerton[13].
  • A child of Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater was Thomas Egerton[14].
  • A child of Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater was Lady Elizabeth Egerton[15].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater worked as a poet[4].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's professions included playwright[5].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater worked as a writer[6].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater is recorded as female[16].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater[18].
  • The cause of death was puerperal disorders[19].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's family name is recorded as Egerton[20].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's family name is recorded as Cavendish[21].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's given name is recorded as Elizabeth[22].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's depicted by is recorded as Lady Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater (1627-1663)[24].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's birth name is recorded as Elizabeth Cavendish[25].
  • Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's sibling is recorded as Jane Cavendish[26].

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Origins and Family

Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater was born on January 1, 1626[2]. Her father was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle[9]. Her mother was Elizabeth Basset[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[4], playwright[5], and writer[6].

Personal Life

Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater was married to John Egerton, 2nd Earl of Bridgewater[11]. Children include John Egerton, 3rd Earl of Bridgewater[12], a politician[27], 1646–1701[28], of Kingdom of England[29], awarded the Knight of the Bath[30]; William Egerton[13], a politician[31], 1649–1691[32], of Kingdom of England[33]; Thomas Egerton[14], 1651–1685[34]; and Lady Elizabeth Egerton[15], 1653–1709[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 14, 1663[3] and 1663[7]. The cause of death was puerperal disorders[19]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul (Church of England), Little Gaddesden[8].

FAQs

Who were Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's parents?

Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's father was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle[9]. Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's mother was Elizabeth Basset[10].

Who was Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater married to?

Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater's spouses include John Egerton, 2nd Earl of Bridgewater[11].

What did Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater do for work?

Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater worked as poet[4], playwright[5], and writer[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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