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Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham (née Hill; c. 1670 – 6 December 1734), was an English courtier. She was a favourite of Queen Anne, and a cousin of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough . Life. Early life. Abigail Hill was the daughter of Francis Hill, a London merchant, and Elizabeth Hill (née Jennings).
Mar 29, 2024 · Died: Dec. 6, 1734. Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham of Otes (died Dec. 6, 1734) was a favorite of Queen Anne of England. That she turned against both her patrons—Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, and Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford—has led historians to speak harshly of her, but Jonathan Swift, who knew her intimately, spoke highly of ...
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13 March 2023. By Christy Cooney,BBC News. UK Parliament. Baroness Masham, a Paralympian and the longest-serving female member of the House of Lords ever, has died aged 87. Lady Masham won...
Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham (née Hill; c. 1670 – 6 December 1734), was an English courtier. She was a favourite of Queen Anne, and a cousin of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough. This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (May 2016)
Mar 14, 2023 · News UK UK Politics. Baroness Masham, Paralympian and longest-serving female member of House of Lords, dies. The Spinal Injuries Association charity, which she founded, said she died peacefully...
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English confidante of Queen Anne. Name variations: Baroness Masham of Otes. Born Abigail Hill in 1670; died Dec 6, 1734; dau. of Francis Hill, wealthy merchant of London; married Samuel Masham, a page at Court, in 1707.
