Spencer, Henrietta Frances (1761–1821)
Spencer, Henrietta Frances (1761–1821)
Countess of Bessborough. Name variations: Lady Bessborough; Viscountess Duncannon; Henrietta Frances Ponsonby. Born Henrietta Frances Spencer, June 16, 1761; died Nov 1, 1821; dau. of John Spencer, 1st earl Spencer, and Georgiana (Poyntz) Spencer (eldest dau. of Stephen Poyntz); sister of Georgiana Cavendish (1757–1806); m. Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd earl of Bessborough, on Nov 27, 1780; children: John Ponsonby, 4th earl of Bessborough; Major-General Sir Frederick Ponsonby; Caroline Lamb (1785–1828); William Ponsonby, 1st Lord De Mauley.
See also Women in World History.
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