Cavendish, Jane (1621–1669)
Cavendish, Jane (1621–1669)
British poet and playwright. Name variations: Lady Jane Cavendish. Born 1621 in England; died 1669; dau. of Sir William Cavendish (1592–1676), duke of Newcastle-on-Tyne, and Elizabeth Bassett (died c. 1643); stepdau. of writer Margaret Cavendish (1623–1673), duchess of Newcastle; sister of Elizabeth Cavendish (1626–1663) and Henry Cavendish, 2nd duke of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
With sister Elizabeth, wrote a book of poems and 2 plays, The Concealed Fansyses and A Pastoral.
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