Lady Amabel Kerr facts for kids
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Lady Amabel Kerr
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| Born | Lady Amabel Frederica Henrietta Cowper 1846 St George Hanover Square, London, England |
| Died | 15 October 1906 Melbourne, Derbyshire, England |
| Resting place | St. David's Churchyard, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland |
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| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
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Lady Amabel Kerr (born Cowper; 1846 – 15 October 1906) was a British writer. She wrote many books, including stories for children. She also wrote biographies, which are life stories of real people. Lady Amabel was known for her religious writings and for editing a magazine.
One review described her as someone who worked very hard to serve God and her church. She often did this work quietly, without seeking attention. Some of her well-known books include Unravelled Convictions, which explained why she changed her faith. She also wrote Before Our Lord Came, a history of the Old Testament for young children. Other works include the novel A Mixed Marriage and biographies like Life of Joan of Arc. Lady Amabel Kerr passed away in October 1906.
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Early Life and Family
Lady Amabel Frederica Henrietta Cowper was born in London, England, in 1846. Her father was George Cowper, 6th Earl Cowper. Her mother was Lady Anne Florence de Grey.
In 1873, Lady Amabel married Lord Walter Kerr. He later became a very important officer in the British Navy, known as an Admiral of the Fleet.
Writing Career and Faith Journey
Lady Amabel began her writing journey when she was still a young girl. She kept a journal that was later published as Unravelled Convictions. In this book, she wrote about her personal journey of faith. She shared how she worked through many questions and doubts to find peace in the Catholic Church. This book was first published in 1878 and then again in 1897.
She officially joined the Catholic Church in 1872. After this, Lady Amabel started publishing many works to teach and inspire others. She was a very active member of the Catholic Truth Society. This group aims to share Catholic teachings through books and other materials. Lady Amabel contributed a lot of her writing to this society.
Books for Young Readers
Lady Amabel helped many Catholic children learn about the Bible. She wrote popular small books like Before Our Lord Came. This book told the story of the Old Testament in a way that young children could understand. She also wrote Bible Picture Book for Catholic Children and Life of Our Lord.
Biographies of Important Figures
She wrote many life stories of saints and other holy people. Some of these were longer books, while others were short pamphlets. Her longer biographies included B. Sebastian Valfre and Joan of Arc. She also wrote about figures like St. Martin, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, and St. Thomas Aquinas.
Other Writings and Editing
Lady Amabel also contributed to religious literature. She translated The Gift of Pentecost from German. This book contained meditations on the Holy Ghost. She also put together a book of spiritual advice called Spiritual Counsels.
She wrote two successful stories, A Mixed Marriage and One Woman's Work. The title of One Woman's Work was later changed to The Whole Difference.
Besides her own writing, Lady Amabel also edited the Catholic Magazine. This magazine was the official publication of the Catholic Truth Society. She was also part of the society's committee.
Lady Amabel also worked on a large project to translate Dr. Ludwig Pastor's History of the Popes from German to English. She was working on the volume about Pope Leo X when she passed away in 1906.
Later Life and Legacy
Lady Amabel Kerr died in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, on October 15, 1906. She was buried in St. David's Churchyard in Dalkeith, Scotland.
Her brother, Lord Cowper, the 7th Earl Cowper, did not have children. Because of this, much of his family's wealth went to the children of his three married sisters. Lady Amabel's descendants, who later became the Marquesses of Lothian, inherited parts of the Cowper family estates. These included Brocket Hall and Melbourne Hall.
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