Mary Constance Wyndham facts for kids
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The Countess of Wemyss
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The Wyndham Sisters by John Singer Sargent, 1899, Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Mary Constance Wyndham
3 August 1862 Belgrave Square, London, England |
| Died | 30 April 1937 (aged 74) |
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| Children | 7 |
| Parents | Percy Wyndham Madeline Campbell |
Mary Constance Charteris, Countess of Wemyss and March (born Wyndham; August 3, 1862 – April 29, 1937) was a well-known English society hostess. She was also a founding member of a special social and intellectual group called The Souls. From 1883 to 1914, she was known as Lady Elcho.
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Discover Mary's Early Life
Mary Constance Wyndham was born on August 3, 1862, in London. Her family lived in a place called Belgrave Square. She was the oldest daughter of Percy Wyndham and Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell. Her grandfathers were important figures in their time.
Mary had two brothers, George and Guy Wyndham. She also had two younger sisters, Madeline and Pamela. Her sisters later married into important families.
Explore Her Society Life
Mary and her family members were part of an exclusive English social group known as The Souls. This group included many smart and influential people. They enjoyed discussing ideas and spending time together.
Mary and her two sisters became famous subjects in a painting. The artist John Singer Sargent painted them in 1899. The painting is called The Wyndham Sisters: Lady Elcho, Mrs. Adeane, and Mrs. Tennant. A book titled Those Wild Wyndhams by Claudia Renton tells more about her life.
Her Family and Marriage
Mary Wyndham married Hugo Charteris, Lord Elcho, on August 9, 1883. Hugo later became the 11th Earl of Wemyss and 7th Earl of March. Together, they had seven children:
- Hugo Francis Charteris, Lord Elcho (born 1884, died 1916)
- Guy Lawrence Charteris (born 1886, died 1967)
- Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Charteris (born 1887, died 1960)
- Colin Charteris (born 1889, died 1892)
- Lady Mary Pamela Madeline Sibell Charteris (born 1895, died 1991)
- Yvo Alan Charteris (born 1896, died 1915)
- Lady Irene Corona Charteris (born 1902, died 1989)
Mary was also the grandmother of several notable people. These included the society hostess Ann Charteris and the novelist Hugo Charteris.
Mary's Later Years
Mary Constance Charteris passed away on April 29, 1937.
