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Cassandra Elizabeth Austen (9 January 1773 – 22 March 1845) was an amateur English watercolourist and the elder sister of Jane Austen. The letters between her and Jane form a substantial foundation to scholarly understanding of the life of the novelist.
- 9 January 1773, Steventon, Hampshire, England
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- 22 March 1845 (aged 72), Portsdown Lodge near Portsmouth, Hampshire
While her younger sister is still known and loved the world over for her writing, Cassandra Austen—the first-born daughter, and therefore the Miss Austen to their contemporaries—is known, if at all, for one thing.
Mar 24, 2018 · Learn about the life and relationship of Cassandra Austen, the eldest sister of Jane Austen and the executrix of her will. Discover how she influenced Jane's writing, survived her fiancé's death, and inherited Chawton Cottage.
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Jul 16, 2011 · Learn about Cassandra Austen, the sister of Jane Austen, who shared her education, interests and life. Find out how they communicated through letters, survived family tragedies and remained close friends.
Cassandra was the older sister of Jane Austen and a close friend and companion of her life. She was a practical, sensible and funny woman who took on the role of homemaker, sister-in-law and aunt at Chawton. She painted Jane's likenesses, wrote letters to her, and destroyed her letters after Jane's death.
Jan 30, 2015 · In 1791, decades before she offered writing advice to her own teenage niece, fifteen-year-old Austen penned The History of England — a short manuscript of 34 pages, subtitled “By a partial, prejudiced & ignorant Historian,” featuring thirteen ink-and-watercolor drawings of English royalty by Austen’s sister, Cassandra.
Jul 16, 2011 · Cassandra Austen's Artwork. Of her seven siblings, Jane Austen is thought to have had the closest relationship with her older sister Cassandra. As the only daughters of of Rev. George Austen and Cassandra Leigh, Jane and Cassandra remained close throughout their lives.
