Isabella Molyneux, Countess of Sefton facts for kids
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Isabella Molyneux
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painting of Lady Isabella Stanhope by Thomas Gainsborough
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| Born | Isabella Stanhope c. 1748 |
| Died | 29 January 1819 |
| Noble family | Stanhope (by birth) Molyneux (by marriage) |
| Spouse(s) | Charles Molyneux, 1st Earl of Sefton |
| Issue | William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton |
| Father | William Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington |
| Mother | Lady Caroline FitzRoy |
Isabella Molyneux was an important woman in British society. She was known as the Countess of Sefton. Before her marriage, her name was Lady Isabella Stanhope. She was born around 1748 and passed away on January 29, 1819.
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About Isabella Molyneux
Isabella Molyneux was a well-known figure in British high society. She was part of a noble family. Being a "peeress" meant she held a special rank in society because of her family's titles.
Her Family Background
Lady Isabella Stanhope was the second child of her parents. Her father was William Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington. Her mother was Lady Caroline FitzRoy. Lady Caroline was the daughter of Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton. Isabella also had a younger brother named Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Harrington.
A Marriage Proposal
According to the writings of Elizabeth Craven, Baroness Craven, Lady Isabella once turned down a marriage offer. This offer came from the Duke of Fitz-James.
Her Marriage and Son
On November 27, 1768, Lady Isabella married Charles Molyneux. At the time, he was known as the 8th Viscount Molyneux. Later, he became the 1st Earl of Sefton. This title was part of the Peerage of Ireland, which means it was a noble title from Ireland. On September 18, 1772, Lady Sefton gave birth to her son. He would later become the 2nd Earl of Sefton.
Isabella in Art and Poetry
Lady Isabella was a popular subject for famous artists. She was painted by well-known painters like Catherine Read and Thomas Gainsborough. Her portraits were also made into engravings by the artist James Watson. One of her portraits by Gainsborough was shown at the very first art exhibit of the Royal Academy of Art. In 1768, a poem was written especially for her. It was called Ode to Lady Isabella Stanshope on Her Birthday. The poem was written by Temple Luttrell.
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