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Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough
British aristocrat, wife of Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough; younger sister of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1761-1821)
Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was born on June 16, 1761 in Wimbledon, United Kingdom and died on November 11, 1821, aged 60.
June 16, 1761
Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough died aged 60.
Died: November 11, 1821
- Birthplace
- Wimbledon, United Kingdom
- Professions
- aristocrat, socialite, governess
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
More about Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
Family
- Spouse
- Frederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough
- Sibling
- George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer
- Father
- John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer
- Child
- John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough
- Partner
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan
- Sibling
- Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
- Partner
- Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Earl Granville
- Child
- Lady Caroline Lamb
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Questions people ask
How old was Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough when they died?
Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough died aged 60.
When is Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough’s birthday?
Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough’s recorded birthday is June 16.
Where was Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough born?
Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough was born in Wimbledon, United Kingdom.
When did Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough die?
Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough died on November 11, 1821.