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Jun 21, 2024 · Also known by her married name Charlotte Lee, Countess of Lichfield, Lady Charlotte Fitzroy was born in London, England on September 5, 1664, the illegitimate daughter of King Charles II of England and and one of his mistresses, Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland in her own right.
2 days ago · Charlotte Fitzroy (1664–1717), married Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield; George Fitzroy (1665–1716), created Earl of Northumberland (1674), Duke of Northumberland (1678)
Jun 28, 2024 · Although Frances, countess of Huntingdon, lived in Lichfield after she was widowed in 1701 until 1705 or later and Lord Stanhope lived in the bishop's palace in 1706, the nobility appear to have confined their visits largely to the race meetings which became an important feature of Lichfield's social life.
3 days ago · Lee, Earl of Lichfield. Sir Edward Henry Lee, Earl of Lichfield, son of Sir Francis Henry Lee, of Ditchley, was born in 1656. In 1674 he was created Earl of Lichfield, and in February, 1676–7, married Lady Charlotte Fitzroy, the 12-year-old daughter of Charles II by the Duchess of Cleveland.
Jun 28, 2024 · Lichfield's position on important roads continued to attract royal visitors. Edward II was there as Prince of Wales probably in 1296 and as king in 1309, 1323, and 1326. Edward III was there in 1328, and in 1348 Lichfield was the scene of one of the splendid tournaments which he held after his victories at Crécy and Calais.
Jun 26, 2024 · Lady Charlotte Palmer, later FitzRoy (1664–1718), later Countess of Lichfield through her marriage to Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield. She gave birth to at least 18 children, 12 of which survived to adulthood to marry and produce grandchildren.
Jun 24, 2024 · Sir Peter Lely (14 September 1618 – 7 December 1680) [1] [2] was a painter of Dutch origin whose career was nearly all spent in England, where he became the dominant portrait painter to the court. He became a naturalised British subject and was knighted in 1679.
