Charlotte Williams-Wynn (aristocrat) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lady Williams-Wynn
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Lady Williams-Wynn and her children in 1778, by Joshua Reynolds
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Charlotte Grenville
c. 1754 Llanforda, Oswestry, Shropshire, England
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| Died | 29 September 1830 |
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| Children | 8, including Watkin, Charles, and Henry |
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Charlotte, Lady Williams-Wynn (born around 1754, died September 29, 1830) was an important lady from Britain. She was known as an 'aristocrat,' which means she belonged to a high-ranking family.
Who Was Lady Williams-Wynn?
Charlotte was born in a place called Llanforda, in Oswestry, England. Her father, George Grenville, was once the Prime Minister of Britain. This means he was the head of the government. Her mother was Elizabeth Wyndham.
Charlotte was also related to another famous Prime Minister, William Pitt the Younger. He was her first cousin. This shows how connected her family was to important political figures.
Her Family and Marriage
Charlotte's parents passed away when she was young, in 1769 and 1770. After this, her uncle, Richard Grenville-Temple, became her guardian. A guardian is someone who takes care of a young person and their affairs.
On December 21, 1771, Charlotte married Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, 4th Baronet. After her marriage, she became known as Lady Williams-Wynn. They had eight children together. Six of their children lived to be adults.
Her Children
Some of Charlotte's children became well-known themselves:
- Watkin, who later became the 5th Baronet.
- Charles, who also had a notable career.
- Henry, another of her sons.
- Henrietta, who married Thomas Cholmondeley, an important lord.
Managing the Estates
When her husband, Sir Watkin, passed away, Lady Williams-Wynn took on a big responsibility. She became the person in charge of all his large estates in Wales. An estate is a large area of land with a big house.
She managed these estates by herself. She continued this important job until her oldest son was old enough to take over. This shows she was a very capable and strong woman.
