Anne van Keppel, Countess of Albemarle facts for kids
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The Countess of Albemarle
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Portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds
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| Born |
Lady Anne Lennox
24 June 1703 |
| Died | 20 October 1789 (aged 86) |
| Spouse(s) |
William Anne Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle
(m. 1722; died 1754) |
| Children | George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel Hon. William Keppel Hon. Frederick Keppel Lady Caroline Adair Elizabeth Russell, Marchioness of Tavistock |
| Parent(s) | Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond Anne Brudenell |
| Relatives | Charles II of England (paternal grandfather) |
Anne van Keppel (born Lady Anne Lennox) lived a long time, from 1703 to 1789. She was an important person in the British royal court. She was also a noblewoman. Her father was the first Duke of Richmond. This made her the granddaughter of King Charles II.
Anne's Family Life
On February 21, 1722, Anne married William Anne van Keppel. He was the second Earl of Albemarle. After their marriage, she became known as the Countess of Albemarle. They were married in Caversham, which is now in Berkshire.
Anne and William had six children together:
- George Keppel (1724–1772)
- Augustus Keppel (1725–1786)
- William Keppel (1727–1782)
- Frederick Keppel (1728–1777)
- Lady Caroline Keppel (1734–1769), who married Robert Adair
- Lady Elizabeth Keppel (1739–1768), who married Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock
From 1725 to 1737, Anne worked for Queen Caroline. She was a "Lady of the Bedchamber." This was an important job helping the Queen with her daily life. Anne passed away in 1789 at Admiralty House in London. She was 86 years old.
Helping Others
Anne was one of 21 important women who signed a special request in 1735. This request asked for a new hospital to be built in London. It was called the Foundling Hospital. This hospital was for children who had been abandoned or orphaned.
A kind man named Thomas Coram gave the request to King George II. At first, the King said no. But the request helped get more people to support the idea. In 1739, the Foundling Hospital was finally given official permission to open. It became a very important home for children.
