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Anne died on 1 August 1714, aged 49. Abigail then retired into private life and lived quietly at her country house Otes until her death in 1734. She is buried in the churchyard of All Saints in the village of High Laver in Essex. In popular culture. Abigail Masham is portrayed by American actress Emma Stone in the 2018 film The Favourite.
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 her character and abilities.
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Abigail was the wife of Samuel Masham, 1st Baron Masham of Otes. The couple had five children: Samuel, Francis, Elizabeth, Anne, and George. She was buried in the churchyard of ‘All Saints’ in High Laver village in Essex.
Summarize this article for a 10 year old. SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. 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.
Abigail Masham, Lady (măsh´əm), d. 1734, favorite of Queen Anne of England. Her maiden name was Abigail Hill. A plain, intelligent person, she became (1704) bedchamber woman to the queen through the influence of her cousin Sarah Churchill, duchess of Marlborough.
Aug 20, 2015 · Abigail married Samuel Masham in 1707 and in a sign of the affection Queen Anne felt for her servant, she received 2000 guineas from the privy purse. Samuel Masham was also well connected to the ...
