Catherine Maberly facts for kids
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Catherine Maberly
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By Richard James Lane, after Alfred, Count D'Orsay
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| Born | November 1805 Corville, Tipperary
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| Died | 7 February 1875 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse(s) | William Leader Maberly |
Catherine 'Kate' Charlotte Maberly (born in 1805 – died 7 February 1875) was an Irish writer. She was known for writing many books, especially historical novels.
About Catherine Maberly
Catherine Charlotte Prittie was born in November 1805. Her birthplace was Corville, in Tipperary, Ireland. Her parents were Francis Aldborough Prittie and Elizabeth Ponsonby.
On 11 November 1830, Catherine married William Leader Maberly. She lived a long life and passed away in 1875 when she was 69 years old.
Her Books and Stories
Catherine Maberly was a novelist, which means she wrote novels. Most of her books were historical fiction. This type of story mixes real historical events and people with made-up characters and plots. She also wrote some non-fiction books.
One of her famous novels was The Lady and the Priest, published in 1851. This book tells a story about King Henry II of England. It also features other important historical figures like Rosamund Clifford and Thomas à Becket.
Where She is Buried
Catherine Maberly is buried in a place called Cowes. This town is located on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. She rests there with her only son, William Anson Robert Maberly.
