Mary Grey, Countess Grey
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Mary Elizabeth Grey, Countess Grey (née Ponsonby; 4 March 1776 – 26 November 1861) was a British aristocrat and political hostess.[1] She is notable for being the wife of the prime minister in the 1830s through her marriage to Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey.
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Born | Mary Elizabeth Ponsonby (1776-03-04)4 March 1776 |
Died | 26 November 1861(1861-11-26) (aged 85) Eaton Square, London |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Spouse of the prime minister of the United Kingdom (1830–1834) |
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Children | 16, including Henry, Charles, and Frederick |
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