Grace, Lady Manners facts for kids
Grace, Lady Manners (born around 1575, died around 1650) was an important English noblewoman. A noblewoman is a woman from a high-ranking family, often with a special title. Grace lived at Haddon Hall, a famous old house near Bakewell, Derbyshire. She is most remembered for founding the Lady Manners School in Bakewell in 1636.
Grace's Family and Early Life
Grace Pierrepont was the daughter of Sir Henry Pierrepont. Her father was a Knight of the Garter, which is a very old and respected honour in England. Her mother was Frances Cavendish. Grace's maternal grandparents were Sir William Cavendish and Bess of Hardwick, who was a very powerful and wealthy woman of her time.
Grace had a brother named Robert Pierrepont, who was born in 1584. He later became the 1st Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull, which is a high noble title. Her sister, Elizabeth, married Thomas Erskine, 1st Earl of Kellie.
Marriage and Children
On 1 August 1593, Grace married Sir George Manners (1569-1623). He lived at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire and was a Member of Parliament. A Member of Parliament is someone elected to represent people in the country's government.
Grace and Sir George had nine children together. Their children included:
- John Manners, 8th Earl of Rutland (1604-1679)
- Elizabeth Manners, who married Robert Sutton, 1st Baron Lexinton
- Eleanor Manners, who married Lewis Watson, 1st Baron Rockingham
- Frances Manners (died 1652), who married Nicholas Saunderson, 2nd Viscount Castleton
- Dorothy Manners, who married Sir Thomas Lake
Founding Lady Manners School
One of Grace, Lady Manners' most important actions was founding the Lady Manners School in Bakewell, Derbyshire. She started this school on 20 May 1636. This shows her dedication to education and helping young people in her community.
Grace, Lady Manners, passed away around 1650. Her body was buried in Bakewell Parish Church.
