Danvers, Magdalene (1561–1627)

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Danvers, Magdalene (1561–1627)

English patron of the arts. Name variations: Lady Danvers; Lady Magdalene Danvers; Magdalene Herbert. Born 1561; died 1627; m. Richard Herbert (died); m. Sir John Danvers of Wilts (1588–1655); children: (1st m.) Lord Edward Herbert of Cherbury (1583–1648, philosopher and historian); George Herbert (1593–1633, orator).

The mother of George Herbert and close friend of John Donne, was a generous patron of letters.

See also Women in World History.

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