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Arabella Churchill (23 February 1648 – 30 May 1730) was the mistress of King James II and VII, and the mother of four of his children (surnamed FitzJames, that is, "son of James"). Life. Portrait of Winston and Arabella Churchill, children of Sir Winston Churchill by Peter Lely.
- 23 February 1648
- Charles Godfrey
- British
Jul 2, 2019 · Illegitimate but loyal – the FitzJames family. Posted on July 2, 2019. 1. Arabella Churchill was the mistress of the Duke of York for about ten years as well as being one of Anne Hyde’s ladies-in-waiting. Arabella had four children by James.
Oct 28, 2020 · Arabella Churchill is a little-known figure in English history; despite her decade-long relationship with James, Duke of York who later became King James II of England. Perhaps attentions were focused on the King at the time, King Charles II, who was James’ brother and a notorious womaniser.
Arabella FitzJames (1674 – 1704), became a nun in Pontoise, France taking the name Sister Ignatia Shortly after giving birth to their first child, a daughter named Henrietta after James’ mother Henrietta Maria of France , James gave Arabella a yearly pension and a house in St. James Square , London which Arabella later sold for a handsome ...
Jul 2, 2019 · Illegitimate but loyal – the FitzJames family. Posted on July 2, 2019. Arabella Churchill was the mistress of the Duke of York for about ten years as well as being one of Anne Hyde’s ladies-in-waiting. Arabella had four children by James. Henrietta was the eldest of the siblings.
Aug 16, 2021 · Henrietta (1667-1730), James (1670-1734), Henry (1673-1702), and Arabella (1674-1702) were given the surname FitzJames, which literally translates to “son of James”. (The “Fitz” surname...
Their first son James FitzJames, became the duke of Berwick and distinguished himself as a French military leader. Arabella used her influence to advance the interests of her brother John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough, who, as a general, would win some of the most renowned battles in European history.
