Lady Susan Hamilton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lady Susan Hamilton
Lady Susan Hamilton, by Francis Grant
Born	Hon. Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton 9 June 1814 Château La Tour, Vevey, Switzerland
Died	28 November 1889(1889-11-28) (aged 75)
Other names	Lady Susan Opdebeck Susan Pelham-Clinton, Duchess of Newcastle
Spouse(s)	Henry Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle ​ ​ (m. 1832; div. 1850)​ Jean Opdebeck ​ ​ (m. 1870)​
Children	Henry Pelham-Clinton, 6th Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne Lord Edward Clinton Lady Susan Vane-Tempest Lord Arthur Pelham-Clinton Lord Albert Pelham-Clinton
Parent(s)	Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton Susan Euphemia Beckford
Relatives	William Hamilton, 11th Duke of Hamilton (brother)

Lady Susan Harriet Catherine Opdebeck (born Hamilton; 9 June 1814 – 28 November 1889) was an important Scottish lady. She was the daughter of Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton. Her mother was Susan Euphemia Beckford.

Lady Susan was known for her beauty and style. She was a popular figure in high society. Later in her life, she became well-known because of her divorce from the future Duke of Newcastle.

Lady Susan's Marriage

Lady Susan married Henry Pelham-Clinton on 27 November 1832. He was the son of the 4th Duke of Newcastle. Their wedding took place at Hamilton Palace in Scotland.

After her marriage, she was known as the Countess of Lincoln. This was a courtesy title. It is a title used by the eldest son of a Duke.

Lady Susan and Henry had five children together:

• Henry Pelham-Clinton, 6th Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (born 1834 – died 1879). He married Henrietta Adela Hope and they had five children.
• Lord Edward William Pelham-Clinton (born 1836 – died 1907). He married Matilda Jane Cradock-Hartopp.
• Lady Susan Charlotte Catherine Pelham-Clinton (born 1839 – died 1875). She married Lord Adolphus Vane-Tempest.
• Lord Albert Sidney Pelham-Clinton (born 1845 – died 1884). He married Mrs Frances Evelyn Stotherd.

Challenges and Later Life

Lady Susan's marriage faced many difficulties. She eventually left her husband during a challenging time. Her husband, who later became the Duke of Newcastle, wanted her to return.

William Gladstone, a famous British politician, tried to help. He was known for his efforts to support women in difficult situations. Gladstone became involved in Lady Susan's case.

The divorce process was very long. It took many years for Lady Susan to be officially divorced. This meant she could not remarry for a long time.

In 1862, Lady Susan married again. Her second husband was Jean Alexis Opdebeck. He was from Belgium and was not a noble. They were married in Naples.

Her first husband, the 5th Duke of Newcastle, passed away in 1864. Their eldest son, Henry, then became the 6th Duke. Lady Susan's life continued to be challenging, and many people felt sympathy for her.