Jemima Grey, Duchess of Kent facts for kids
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Jemima Grey
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Jemima Crew, first wife of Henry Grey, with their daughter Jemima Grey
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| Born | Jemima Crew 1675 |
| Died | 2 July 1728 (aged 52–53) |
| Buried | De Grey Mausoleum |
| Noble family | Grey (by marriage) |
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| Issue | Anthony Grey, Earl of Harold Lord Henry Grey Amabel Campbell, Countess of Breadalbane and Holland Jemima Ashburnham, Countess of Ashburnham Anne, Lady Charles Cavendish Lady Mary Gregory |
| Father | Thomas Crew, 2nd Baron Crew |
| Mother | Anne Armine |
Jemima Grey (born 1675, died 1728) was an important lady in English history. She was also known as Jemima Crew before she married. Jemima was the first wife of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent. He was a very important nobleman.
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Her Early Life
Jemima was the daughter of Thomas Crew, 2nd Baron Crew. Her mother was Anne Armine. Anne was the daughter of Sir William Airmine, 2nd Baronet.
When Jemima got married, she took a special painting with her. This painting showed her and her two sisters, Armine and Elizabeth, when they were children. It went to her new home at Wrest Park. In 2017, the painting was fixed up and put back in the house by English Heritage.
Marriage and Family
Jemima married Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent in 1694. He later became a duke, which is a very high rank. Together, they had at least six children.
Their Children
- Anthony Grey, Earl of Harold (died 1723): He married Lady Mary Tufton. She was the daughter of Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet. Anthony and Mary did not have any children.
- Lord Henry Grey (around 1696–1717): He was their second son.
- Lady Amabel Grey (1698–1726): She married John Campbell, 3rd Earl of Breadalbane and Holland. They had children together.
- Lady Jemima Grey (around 1699–1731): She married John Ashburnham, 1st Earl of Ashburnham. She was his third wife. They had one son.
- Lady Anne Grey (died 1733): She married Lord Charles Cavendish. They had children, including a famous scientist named Henry Cavendish.
- Lady Mary Grey (1719–1761): She married David Gregory. He was a Dean at Christ Church. They also had children.
Jemima's Titles
As her husband received more important titles, Jemima's own titles also changed.
- In 1702, she became the Countess of Kent and Baroness Lucas of Crudwell.
- In 1706, she became the Marchioness of Kent, Countess of Harold, and Viscountess Goderich.
- Finally, in 1710, she became the Duchess of Kent. This was her highest title.
Wrest Park Gardens
The beautiful gardens at Wrest Park were first designed by her husband, the Duke of Kent. Later, their granddaughter, Jemima Yorke, 2nd Marchioness Grey, made the gardens even bigger and changed their design.
Her Burial Place
Jemima Grey, the Duchess of Kent, passed away on July 2, 1728. She was buried in the Grey family mausoleum. This special burial place is located at St John the Baptist Church in Flitton.
After Jemima's death, her husband, the Duke, married again. His second wife was Sophia Bentinck, and they had more children.
