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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Maria_FitzherbertMaria Fitzherbert - Wikipedia

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   Maria Anne Fitzherbert (née Smythe, previously Weld; 26 July 1756 – 27 March 1837) was a longtime companion of George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV of the United Kingdom). In 1785, they secretly contracted a marriage that was invalid under English civil law because his father, King George III , had not consented to it.

3. www.npg.org.uk › collections › searchMaria Anne Fitzherbert (née Smythe) - National Portrait Gallery

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   Maria Anne Fitzherbert (née Smythe) by Sir Joshua Reynolds. oil on canvas, circa 1788. 36 in. x 28 in. (914 mm x 711 mm) Lent by a private collection, 1976. Primary Collection. NPG L162. On display in Room 15 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery.

4. www.npg.org.uk › collections › searchMaria Anne Fitzherbert (née Smythe) - Person - National ...

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   Maria Anne Fitzherbert (née Smythe) (1756-1837), Famous beauty; morganatic wife of George IV. Sitter in 25 portraits. A woman of tact and discretion, Mrs Fitzherbert was one of the great beauties of her day. Although a Catholic and a widow she was persuaded to marry the Prince of Wales in a secret ceremony in 1785. The marriage was illegal.

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   The Prince Of Whales Or The Fisherman At Anchor. Mrs Maria Anne Fitzherbert (born Smythe - 1756-1837). Married the prince of Wales, 1785 (later George IV) and lived with him until 1803. The marriage was declared illegal under the Royal Marriage Act 1772 as Mrs Fitzherbert was a Roman Catholic, and Geo...

6. www.britannica.com › biography › Maria-FitzherbertMaria Fitzherbert | British Royal Mistress, Catholic Convert

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   Jul 19, 1998 · spouse George IV. Maria Fitzherbert (born July 1756, Brambridge?, Hampshire, England—died March 29, 1837, Brighton, Sussex) was the secret wife of the prince of Wales, the future George IV of Great Britain. Of an old Roman Catholic family, she was educated at a French convent. Her first marriage, in 1775, was to Edward Weld, who died within a ...

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7. www.twickenham-museum.org.uk › detailMaria Fitzherbert, Secretly married to the Prince of Wales ...

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   Twice widowed. Mary Anne (Maria) Smythe was born on 28th July 1756, a member of an old Roman Catholic family. In June 1775 at the age of 18 she was married to Edward Weld of Lulworth Castle, a widower aged 34, who died shortly after the wedding. Three years later, in 1778, she married Thomas Fitzherbert, aged 31.

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   Who is Maria Fitzherbert?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Maria Fitzherbert (born July 1756, Brambridge?, Hampshire, England—died March 29, 1837, Brighton, Sussex) was the secret wife of the prince of Wales, the future George IV of Great Britain. Of an old Roman Catholic family, she was educated at a French convent.

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   How did Maria Fitzherbert get married?

   • The wealthy Catholic widow Maria Fitzherbert entered London high society following the death of her second husband in 1781. The Prince of Wales became infatuated with her but she refused to become his mistress. Following months of resistance, the prince finally convinced her to marry him following a feigned suicide attempt.

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   Why did King George marry Maria Anne Fitzherbert?

   • Maria Anne Fitzherbert ( née Smythe, previously Weld; 26 July 1756 – 27 March 1837) was a longtime companion of George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV of the United Kingdom ). In 1785, they secretly contracted a marriage that was invalid under English civil law because his father, King George III, had not consented to it.

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   What happened to Maria Fitzherbert?

   • But George again separated from Maria in 1809, this time for good. For the rest of her life Maria Fitzherbert lived mainly in Brighton much respected by society and other members of the Royal family. She died 27th March 1837.

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   Where did Maria Fitzherbert live?

   • For the rest of her life Maria Fitzherbert lived mainly in Brighton much respected by society and other members of the Royal family. She died 27th March 1837. As for Robert Burt he had been Vicar at west Drayton and Harmondsworth back in 1779, before moving to be Vicar of Ketteringham, Norfolk.

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   Browse 19 maria fitzherbert photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Maria Anne Fitzherbert, Previously Weld. The Prince of Whales or the Fisherman at Anchor, May 1, 1812. George, Prince of Wales as a sea monster with Spencer Perceval, Isabella, Marchioness...