Jane Capell, Countess of Essex facts for kids
Jane Capell, Countess of Essex (born 1694 – died January 1724), was an important person in the British royal court. She was the first wife of William Capell, 3rd Earl of Essex. Her parents were Henry Hyde, 4th Earl of Clarendon and Jane Leveson-Gower.
Early Life and Family
Jane Hyde was born in 1694. Her family was very well-known. She had a younger sister named Catherine Hyde, who later became the Duchess of Queensberry. Her only brother who lived to be an adult was Henry Hyde, Viscount Cornbury.
Marriage and Children
Jane Hyde married William Capell, 3rd Earl of Essex, on November 27, 1718. He was a powerful nobleman. Together, they had four daughters. Two of their daughters were:
- Lady Charlotte Capell (died 1790), who married Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon. They had children.
- Lady Mary Capell (died April 9, 1782), who married Admiral Hon. John Forbes. They also had two daughters.
Role at Court
In 1722, the Countess of Essex had a special job at the royal court. She was a Lady of the Bedchamber to Caroline of Ansbach, who was the Princess of Wales at the time. A Lady of the Bedchamber was a high-ranking lady-in-waiting. These ladies helped the Queen or Princess with her daily life and attended important events.
Later Life
Jane Capell, Countess of Essex, passed away in January 1724. After her death, her husband, the Earl of Essex, married again. His second wife was Lady Elizabeth Russell.
A painting of the Countess of Essex was created by a famous artist named Sir Godfrey Kneller in 1718.
