Louisa Thynne, Viscountess Weymouth facts for kids
Louisa Thynne, Viscountess Weymouth was an important lady in 18th-century England. She was born around 1712 and passed away on December 25, 1736. Before she married, her name was Lady Louisa Carteret.
Louisa became the second wife of Thomas Thynne, 2nd Viscount Weymouth. Her father was John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville, a very influential person at the time. Her mother was Frances Worsley.
Marriage and Family Life
Louisa Carteret married Viscount Weymouth on July 3, 1733. This was four years after his first wife had passed away.
Louisa and the Viscount had two children together:
- Thomas Thynne, who later became the 1st Marquess of Bath and the 3rd Viscount Weymouth. He was born on September 13, 1734, and lived until November 19, 1796.
- Henry Frederick Carteret, who became the 1st Baron Carteret of Hawnes. He was born on November 17, 1735, and passed away on June 17, 1826.
A Glimpse of Louisa
A famous artist named John Vanderbank painted a portrait of Louisa. In the painting, she is shown wearing a beautiful "fancy dress of pink and black." This gives us an idea of the fashion and style of her time.
The Story of Longleat House
Over the years, a popular story has spread that Longleat House, the family home, is haunted by Louisa's ghost. This story suggests that her ghost is sad because of a lost love. However, there is no real proof or historical evidence that this story is true. It is just a myth that people tell.
Louisa's friend, Mrs. Delany, wrote about her in her memories. Mrs. Delany said that Louisa had many good qualities and very few faults. She also mentioned that Louisa's husband felt a great loss after she passed away.
Her Final Days
Louisa Thynne, Viscountess Weymouth, died at her home in Grosvenor Square, London. She passed away during childbirth on December 25, 1736. She was buried in the traditional family burial place for the Thynne family, which is in Longbridge Deverill, Wiltshire.
Years later, in 1776, Louisa's brother, Robert Carteret, 3rd Earl Granville, passed away. Her son, the 3rd Viscount, then inherited the Carteret family's estates.
