Search results
Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey (née Twysden; 25 February 1753 – 23 July 1821) was a British courtier and Lady of the Bedchamber, one of the more notorious of the many mistresses of King George IV when he was Prince of Wales, "a scintillating society woman, a heady mix of charm, beauty, and sarcasm".
Her husband's mother, Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey (also Lady Jersey), was one of the more notorious mistresses of King George IV when he was Prince of Wales. Her own affairs, though conducted discreetly, were said to be numerous: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, was thought to be one of her lovers.
People also ask
Who was Frances Villiers?
Where was Lady Jersey buried?
Who was Frances Twysden?
How did Lady Jersey die?
Jersey, Frances Villiers, Countess of, 1753-1821, History -- Modern -- 18th Century, Countesses -- Great Britain -- Biography, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 Publisher Stroud, Gloucestershire : Amberley Publishing Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks ...
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, captured by Diana Beauclerk – another St John wife. But Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey, is probably best remembered for her affair with George, Prince of Wales, later George IV. George IV.
Apr 15, 2013 · Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey (25 February 1753 - 25 July 1821), was an influential member of Georgian society and a mistress of George IV. An Irish beauty Frances Twysden was born on 25 February 1753 in Raphoe, Donegal, in Ireland, the posthumous daughter of Philip Twysden, the bankrupt Bishop of Raphoe, and his second wife, Frances.
Jul 15, 2016 · Hardcover – July 15, 2016. One of the great beauties of Georgian society, Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey, was a woman of enormous style and spirit whose life revolved around her pleasures. Clever and witty, her charm was legendary, earning her the nickname in the contemporary press of 'The Enchantress'.
- Hardcover
- Tim Clarke
Aug 7, 2021 · George appointed his latest mistress Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey, as Lady of Caroline’s Royal Bedchamber, and did not bother to inform Caroline of Charlotte’s tragic death in childbirth in November 1817.
