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4 days ago · The duke's proud widow, Catherine Darnley, the natural daughter of James II. by Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, lived here after his death.
1 day ago · My lord [Thomas Howard] leading me about the house made no scruple of shewing me all the hiding-places for the popish priests, and where they said Mass.' After the duke's death the duchess who had married again, sold the house to Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, former mistress of James II when Duke of York.
6 days ago · From him it descended down to his grandson, Sir Charles Sedley, bart. so much noted for his wit and gallantry; who by Catharine, one of the daughters of John earl Rivers, left one only daughter, Catherine, created by king James II. in his first year, countess of Dorchester and baroness of Darling ton for life.
Jun 26, 2024 · His gaiety and wit secured the continued favour of Charles II, but did not especially recommend him to James II, who could not, moreover, forgive Dorset's lampoons on his mistress, Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester. On James's accession, therefore, he retired from court.
6 days ago · Answer: Catherine Pegge Catherine was the daughter of Thomas Pegge. She had two children by the king: His son, Charles FitzCharles, 1st Earl of Plymouth was born in 1657, and Catherine FitzCharles was born in 1658, and died a year later.
Jun 27, 2024 · When he urged James to put away his mistress Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, James said that he had not realised Sunderland was his confessor, and told him to mind his own business for the future.
Jun 25, 2024 · Return To Main Menu. Catherine Sedley Born: Father: Mother: Married 1: James II King of England Children 1: Catherine Darnley Stewart b: about 1681 James Darnley Stewart b: 1684
