Fanny Bulkeley-Owen facts for kids

The Honourable Fanny Mary Katherine Bulkeley-Owen (born in 1845, died in 1927) was an important British historian and writer. She was born Fanny Ormsby-Gore. After marrying, she became Fanny Kenyon, and later Fanny Bulkeley-Owen. She was part of the well-known Anglo-Irish Gore family.

Her Life and Work

Fanny Mary Katherine Ormsby-Gore was the only daughter of John Ormsby-Gore, 1st Baron Harlech. In 1863, she married Hon. Lloyd Kenyon. He was the son and future heir of the 3rd Baron Kenyon. Sadly, Lloyd Kenyon passed away in 1865.

Their only child, also named Lloyd Kenyon, later became the 4th Baron Kenyon in 1869. In 1880, Fanny married again to Rev. Thomas Bulkeley-Owen. He died in 1910.

Her Passion for Welsh History

Fanny Bulkeley-Owen was very interested in Welsh culture. She spent a lot of time researching Welsh history. In 1894, she wrote a special report for the Welsh Land Commission. This report was about the history of an area called Maelor Saesneg.

Because of her important work and knowledge, she was given a special Welsh title. This title was "Gwenrhian Gwynedd." It is a bardic title, which means it recognizes her as a skilled writer and historian.

Published Works and Legacy

In 1897, Fanny Bulkeley-Owen published a book about the history of the parish of Selattyn. A parish is a small local area. Her family's estate, called Brogyntyn, was located within this parish.

She passed away in Shrewsbury in 1927. Today, the National Library of Wales keeps a letter that her father, Lord Harlech, wrote to her in 1906. This shows her lasting connection to important historical records.