Georgiana Howard, Countess of Carlisle
British noblewoman (1783–1858) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Georgiana Dorothy Howard, Countess of Carlisle (née Cavendish; 12 July 1783 – 8 August 1858) was a British noblewoman. She was born after nine years of childless marriage between William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, and his wife, Lady Georgiana Spencer, the political hostess and socialite. As such, she was a member of one of the country's grandest and richest families.
Georgiana Howard | |
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Countess of Carlisle | |
Born | Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish (1783-07-12)12 July 1783 Devonshire House, London |
Died | 8 August 1858(1858-08-08) (aged 75) |
Spouse(s) | |
Issue | George Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle Lady Caroline Lascelles Georgiana Agar-Ellis, Baroness Dover Hon. Frederick Howard Harriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle Edward Howard, 1st Baron Lanerton Blanche Cavendish, Countess of Burlington Hon. Charles Howard Lady Elizabeth Grey Hon. Henry George Howard Mary Labouchere, Baroness Taunton |
Father | William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire |
Mother | Lady Georgiana Spencer |
In 1801, the young Georgiana married George Howard, Viscount Morpeth, later becoming Countess of Carlisle upon her husband's accession in 1825. Their twelve children included the 7th and 8th Earls of Carlisle. Another child, the Duchess of Sutherland, was Mistress of the Robes and a close friend to Queen Victoria.