Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester facts for kids
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Dorothy Sidney
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| Countess of Leicester Lady Dorothy Percy |
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Dorothy Sidney, by Isaac Oliver
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| Born | ca. 1598 |
| Died | 20 August 1659 (aged 60–61) |
| Noble family | Percy |
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Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester
(m. 1615) |
| Father | Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland |
| Mother | Dorothy Percy, Countess of Northumberland |
Dorothy Sidney, Countess of Leicester (born Lady Dorothy Percy; around 1598 – August 20, 1659) was an important lady from a noble family in England. She was the oldest daughter of Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland, and his wife, Lady Dorothy Devereux.
Dorothy came from a very well-known family. Her father was a powerful Earl, and her mother also came from a noble background. Dorothy had a sister named Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle and an older brother named Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland. Being part of such a family meant she grew up in a world of important people and grand estates.
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Life as a Countess
Marriage and Family Life
Lady Dorothy Percy married Robert Sidney in 1615. He later became the Earl of Leicester. When she married him, she became the Countess of Leicester. This was a very important title, meaning she was a high-ranking lady in society.
Dorothy and Robert had a large family with twelve children. Having many children was common for noble families during this time. Some of their children grew up to be important people themselves.
Their Children
Here are some of their children:
- Dorothy (1617–1683): She was named after her mother. She married Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of Sunderland.
- Philip (1619–1697): He became the 3rd Earl of Leicester after his father. He married Lady Catherine Cecil.
- Henry: He was later given the special title of Earl of Romney. He never married or had children.
- Algernon: He also never married or had children.
- Robert: Sadly, he passed away when he was young.
- Lucy (died 1685): She married Sir John Pelham, 3rd Baronet.
A Noblewoman's Role
As a Countess, Dorothy Sidney would have managed large households and estates. She would have overseen many servants and made sure everything ran smoothly. Noblewomen like Dorothy also played a role in society, attending important events and sometimes influencing politics through their family connections.
Dorothy Sidney lived through a time of big changes in England, including the English Civil War. She passed away on August 20, 1659.
Images for kids
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Dorothy Sidney, by Isaac Oliver
