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Anne Fitzroy, Countess of Sussex
Category: 17th century 18th century women’s history Published on: 22nd April 2012

It’s hardly surprising that two of Barbara Castlemaine’s three daughters went off the rails.  What is amusing is just...

Charlotte Fitzroy - Countess of Lichfield
Category: 17th century women’s history Published on: 13th April 2012

Charles II’s mistress Barbara, Countess of Castlemaine, wasn’t big on exclusivity.  She wasn’t what you’d call a...

Lucy and Colonel Hutchinson
Category: 17th century women’s history Published on: 10th April 2012

When John met Lucy it wasn't her shy smile or her slender ankle that won his heart.  John Hutchinson, a 22 year old law...

Anne Douglas, Lady Dalkeith
Category: 17th century women’s history Published on: 9th April 2012

While three St John sons famously gave their lives fighting for the Royalist cause during the English Civil Wars, another...