Anne Morgan, Baroness Hunsdon facts for kids
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Anne Morgan
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Portrait of Anne Morgan, Baroness Hunsdon, painted by a follower of George Gower. It is displayed at Hatfield House
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| Born | c.1529 Arkestone, Herefordshire, England |
| Died | 19 January 1607 (aged 77–78) |
| Buried | Westminster Abbey, London |
| Spouse(s) | Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon |
| Issue | George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon John Carey, 3rd Baron Hunsdon Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth Edmund Carey Katherine Carey, Countess of Nottingham Others |
| Father | Sir Thomas Morgan |
| Mother | Anne Whitney |
| Occupation | Lady of the Privy Chamber Keeper of Somerset House |
Anne Morgan, Baroness Hunsdon (born around 1529 – died 19 January 1607) was an important English lady. She was married to Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon. Together, they had 13 children.
Queen Elizabeth I of England trusted Anne greatly. On 14 December 1595, the Queen made Anne the Keeper of Somerset House. This was a royal building, and Anne held this important job for the rest of her life. Anne also worked as a Lady of the Privy Chamber for the Queen. This meant she was a close helper and friend to Queen Elizabeth.
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Anne's Early Life
Anne was born around 1529 in a place called Arkestone, in Herefordshire, England. Her father was Sir Thomas Morgan. Her mother was Anne Whitney. The Morgan family originally came from Wales.
Marriage to Henry Carey
On 21 May 1545, Anne married Henry Carey. Henry's mother was Mary Boleyn. Mary was the older sister of Queen consort Anne Boleyn. Henry Carey was also a first cousin to Queen Elizabeth I.
Henry Carey's Special Connection
Henry Carey was very close to the royal family. Some people even thought he might be the son of King Henry VIII. This special connection made him very important at court.
Becoming Baroness Hunsdon
On 13 January 1559, Henry Carey was given a special title. He became the 1st Baron Hunsdon. From that day on, Anne was known as Baroness Hunsdon.
After this, Anne became a Lady of the Privy Chamber for Queen Elizabeth I. The Queen liked Anne and Henry very much. Henry was also made Captain of the Gentlemen-at-Arms. This meant he was like the Queen's personal bodyguard.
A Royal Visit
In September 1571, Queen Elizabeth visited Anne and Henry. They lived at their manor, Hunsdon House in Hertfordshire. A painting was made to remember this visit. It shows the Queen's royal procession. Many people believe Anne is shown in this painting. She is thought to be the lady in white, walking at the front of the Queen's ladies.
A portrait of Anne was also painted. It was done by an artist who followed George Gower. You can see this painting today at Hatfield House.
Anne's Children
Anne Morgan and Henry Carey had 13 children together. Sadly, two of them died when they were very young. Here are some of their notable children:
- Sir George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon (1547 – 8 September 1603). He married Elizabeth Spencer.
- Sir John Carey, 3rd Baron Hunsdon (born 25 December 1551 – died 7 April 1617). He married Mary Hyde.
- Sir Edmund Carey (born around 1558 – died 12 September 1637). He was married three times.
- Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth (1560 – 12 April 1639). He married Elizabeth Trevannion.
- Katherine Carey (born around 1550 – died 25 February 1603). She married Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham.
- Philadelphia Carey (born December 1563 – died 1629). She married Thomas Scrope, 10th Baron Scrope.
Anne as a Widow
Anne's husband, Henry Carey, passed away on 23 July 1596. He left his family with some debts. Queen Elizabeth I helped Anne and her family. The Queen paid for Henry's funeral. She also gave Anne a gift of £400 and an annual payment of £200. Anne used some of this money to build a monument for her husband. It is in Westminster Abbey.
Before Henry's death, Queen Elizabeth had given Anne an important job. On 14 December 1595, Anne became the Keeper of Somerset House. This was a royal home where the Queen had lived before she became queen. Anne held this job for the rest of her life. Her husband had also been the Keeper of Somerset House in 1574.
Anne Morgan died on 19 January 1607. She was buried in Westminster Abbey next to her husband. Her will, which is like a last set of wishes, was written on 10 January 1607.
Images for kids
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Portrait of Anne Morgan, Baroness Hunsdon.
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Somerset House, where Anne Morgan was Keeper.
