Edith Rawdon-Hastings, 10th Countess of Loudoun facts for kids
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The Countess of Loudoun
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The Countess in 1861
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| Born | Lady Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10 December 1833 |
| Died | 23 January 1874 (aged 40) |
| Title | 10th Countess of Loudoun |
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Charles Clifton, 1st Baron Donington
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| Parents | George Rawdon-Hastings, 2nd Marquess of Hastings Barbara Yelverton, 20th Baroness Grey de Ruthyn |
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Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings, 10th Countess of Loudoun (born December 10, 1833 – died January 23, 1874) was an important Scottish noblewoman. She became the 10th Countess of Loudoun. She passed away at the age of 40. She had spent time looking after Rowallan Castle. A special monument was built for her in Ashby de la Zouch. It was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.
About Edith Maud
Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings was born into a very important family. Her father was George Rawdon-Hastings, 2nd Marquess of Hastings. He was a British noble and worked for the royal court. Her mother was Barbara Yelverton. She was also a noble, known as the 20th Baroness Grey de Ruthyn.
Edith was the second child and the oldest daughter. She had an older brother, Paulyn, who died young. She also had several younger brothers and sisters. Her mother later remarried after her father passed away. From this second marriage, Edith gained a younger half-sister named Barbara.
Edith's grandmother was Flora Mure-Campbell, 6th Countess of Loudoun. This means Edith inherited her title from her grandmother's side of the family.
Her Work and Interests
Edith loved Rowallan Castle. This old family home is located near Kilmaurs in Ayrshire, Scotland. She spent money to help restore and fix up the castle. This shows how much she cared for her family's history.
In 1866, Edith also showed her artistic side. She drew a picture called "Skeleton Ball." This drawing is now kept in the famous Tate art gallery.
Family Life
On April 30, 1853, Edith married Charles Clifton. He later became the 1st Baron Donington. As a condition of inheriting some family estates, they both took the last name Abney-Hastings.
Edith and Charles had six children together:
- Lady Flora Paulyna Hetty Barbara Abney Hastings (1854–1887)
- Charles Edward Hastings Clifton, 11th Earl of Loudoun (1855–1920)
- Hon. Paulyn Francis Cuthbert Rawdon-Hastings (1856–1907)
- Gilbert Theophilus Clifton Clifton-Hastings-Campbell, 3rd Baron Donington (1859–1927)
- Hon. Henry Cecil Plantagenet Clifton (born 1860)
- Lady Egidia Sophia Frederica Christina Clifton (1870–1892)
After Edith passed away, her husband Charles was given the title of Baron Donington. A special monument was built in Ashby-de-la-Zouch to honor Edith. This monument was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. It looks like an Eleanor cross, which is a type of tall stone cross. Today, it is a very important historical structure.
Her Grandchildren
Edith had many grandchildren. Through her son Paulyn, she was the grandmother of Edith Abney-Hastings, 12th Countess of Loudoun. She also had four granddaughters through her son Gilbert.
Images for kids
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Her bookplate
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1858 advertisement for a Congratulatory Address to Lady Edith Maude Abney Hastings after she inherited the estates of Sir Charles Abney-Hastings.
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