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   Catherine Colyear, suo jure Countess of Dorchester and Countess of Portmore (née Sedley; 21 December 1657 – 26 October 1717), was an English noble and courtier. She was the mistress of King James II of England both before and after he came to the throne. Catherine was noted not for beauty but for her celebrated wittiness and sharp tongue.

   • Mother: Lady Catherine Savage
   • Father: Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet

   • Buried: Church of St James, Weybridge
   • Known for: Mistress of James II of England

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   Catherine Sedley Colyear, Countess of Dorchester, Countess of Portmore died in Bath, England on October 26, 1717, aged 59, and her life peerage became extinct.

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   Aug 9, 2022 · Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, Countess of Portmore (21 December 1657 – 26 October 1717), daughter of Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet, was the mistress of King James VII and II both before and after he came to the thrones. Catherine was not noted for beauty but for her wittiness and sharp tongue.

   • Location: London, England
   • Birthplace: London, Middlesex, England

   • Place Of Birth: England
   • Birth Date: December 21, 1657

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   Why did Catherine Sedley stay in England?

   • Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, remained in England where her father boasted about his support for the new king and queen: “Well I am even with King James in point of civility, for as he made my daughter a Countess, so I have helped to make his daughter a Queen.” Catherine had no qualms about attending Queen Mary II’s court.

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   What happened to Catherine Sedley Colyear?

   • Catherine Sedley Colyear, Countess of Dorchester, Countess of Portmore died in Bath, England on October 26, 1717, aged 59, and her life peerage became extinct. She was initially buried in Bath, but in 1729, her remains were reinterred in the new Portmore vault at St. James’ Church in Weybridge, Surrey, England, where she had lived with her husband.

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   Who was Catherine Sedley?

   • Catherine Sedley was born on December 21, 1657, the only child of Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet of Ailesford, and his wife Lady Catherine Savage, daughter of John Savage, 2nd Earl Rivers. Catherine’s father was a Member of Parliament, a poet, and a playwright.

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   How many sons did Sir Charles and Ann Ayscough have?

   • Sir Charles and Ann Ayscough had two sons, Catherine’s half-brothers: William Sedley who died in childhood, and Charles Sedley who was knighted by King William III in 1689 and created 1st Baronet of Southwell in 1702. Because his sons were born out of wedlock Sir Charles Baronet’s title became extinct upon his death in 1701.

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6. www.wikitree.com › wiki › Sedley-38Catherine (Sedley) Colyear (1657 - 1717) - WikiTree

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   Catherine Colyear formerly Sedley aka Countess of Dorchester. Born 21 Dec 1657 [location unknown] Ancestors. Daughter of Charles Sedley MP and Catherine (Savage) Sedley. Sister of Charles Sedley [half] Wife of David (Robertson) Colyear — married 1698 (to 26 Oct 1717) [location unknown] Descendants.

   • Gender: Female
   • Birth Date: December 21, 1657

   • Spouse: David (Robertson) Colyear
   • Death Date: October 26, 1717

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   In 1686, she was created baroness of Darlington and countess of Dorchester. She married Sir David Colyear, 2nd baronet, in 1696. Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Sedley, Catharine (1657–1717)Countess of Dorchester. Name variations: Katherine Sedley; Baroness of Darlington.

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   Feb 25, 2023 · Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, was one of the most controversial royal mistresses of her time. She started her career as a maid in the household of Mary of Modena, who had just married James, Duke of York, the heir presumptive to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

9. www.npg.org.uk › collections › searchCatherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester - Person - National ...

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   Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester. (1657-1717), Mistress of James II; wife of 1st Earl of Portmore; daughter of Sir Charles Sedley. Later Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry. Sitter in 12 portraits. The mistress of James II; a celebrated wit at court, created Countess of Dorchester and Baroness of Darlington in 1686. Like.