Elizabeth Lyon, Countess of Strathmore facts for kids
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Lady Elizabeth Stanhope
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| Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne | |
Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Stanhope in mezzotint c.1680-84, published by Alexander Browne after Sir Peter Lely
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| Born | May 1663 |
| Died | 24 April 1723 (aged 59) |
| Spouse(s) | John Lyon, 4th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne |
| Issue | John Lyon, 5th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne Charles Lyon, 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne James Lyon, 7th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne Thomas Lyon, 8th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne 3 additional sons, 3 daughters |
| Father | Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Chesterfield (paternity is disputed) |
| Mother | Lady Elizabeth Butler |
Lady Elizabeth Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne (born May 1663 – died April 24, 1723), was an important English noblewoman. She became the wife of John Lyon, 4th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, a Scottish peer. Elizabeth was born to Lady Elizabeth Butler and Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Chesterfield. However, some people wondered if her actual father was James, Duke of York, who later became King James II.
Three portraits of Lady Elizabeth were made by Alexander Browne, based on paintings by Sir Peter Lely. You can see these portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Her Family Background
Lady Elizabeth was born in May 1663 in Bretby, Derbyshire, England. Her mother was Lady Elizabeth Butler, the oldest daughter of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde. Her father was Philip Stanhope, the 2nd Earl of Chesterfield.
Marriage and Children
On September 21, 1691, Elizabeth married John Lyon. He was a Scottish nobleman. In May 1695, he became the 4th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne after his father passed away. From then on, Elizabeth was known as the Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne.
Elizabeth and John had 10 children together:
- Patrick Lyon, Lord Glamis (1692 – September 1709)
- Philip Lyon, Lord Glamis (October 29, 1693 – March 18, 1712). He died in London from smallpox and was not married.
- John Lyon, 5th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (April 27, 1696 – November 13, 1715). He was killed at the Battle of Sheriffmuir while fighting for the Jacobite cause. He was not married.
- Charles Lyon, 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (born July 12, 1699 – died May 11, 1728). He died in an accident. He married Lady Susan Cochrane, but they did not have children.
- Hendrie Lyon (born July 1, 1700). He died when he was young.
- James Lyon, 7th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (born December 24, 1702 – died January 4, 1735). He married Mary Oliphant, but they did not have children.
- Thomas Lyon, 8th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (born July 6, 1704 – died January 18, 1753). He married Jean Nicholson and they had children. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who was the Queen consort of King George VI, was one of his many descendants.
- Lady Helen Lyon (born January 8, 1695 – died December 19, 1723). She married Robert Stuart, 7th Lord Blantyre. Her only son died young.
- Lady Mary Lyon (born April 16, 1697 – died May 26, 1780). She was not married.
- Lady Catherine Lyon (born April 24, 1707). She died when she was young.
Her Death
Elizabeth passed away on April 24, 1723, at Castle Lyon in Scotland. She was almost 60 years old.
