Anne Lee Guinness facts for kids

Anne Lee Plunket, Lady Plunket (born Guinness; 1839 – 8 November 1889) was a kind Irish woman who helped many people. She is known for her work in nursing and education.

Helping Others

Anne Lee Guinness was born in 1839. She was the only daughter of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, a very important businessman.

While her father was helping to fix up St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Anne saw many people in need. She decided to help those who were poor or sick in Dublin. She would help by providing basic medical supplies. She also helped by arranging bible readings for people.

This led her to open St Patrick's nursing home in 1876. This home also became a place where nurses from the Church of Ireland could get special training.

Family Life

Anne married William Plunket, 4th Baron Plunket on June 11, 1863. They had six children together. They had two sons and four daughters. Their children were William, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Olivia, Kathleen, and Ethel.

Anne brought a large sum of money, about £49,000, into the marriage. This money helped her husband to make their home, Old Connaught House, much bigger. It also helped him to fix up the beautiful garden there.

Later Years

Anne's husband, William, fully supported her work at St Patrick's. Anne also helped him with his own projects. She helped to expand Alexandra College, which was a school for girls. She also helped start the Irish Clergy Daughters’ School in Dublin.

For a big part of her life, Anne suffered from a long-term illness. She passed away at Old Connaught House on November 8, 1889. She was buried in the Guinness family vault at Mount Jerome Cemetery and Crematorium.

Today, Anne is remembered with beautiful stained-glass windows in St Patrick's Cathedral. These windows show scenes of helping others, like the story of Dorcas from the Bible.