Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839

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Dates:
Birth 1776-03-12
Death 1839-06-23
Britons
English, French, English, French,

Biographical notes:

English adventuress.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Convent of Mar Elias [Lebanon], to Michael Bruce, 1814 May 12-June 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872289

Lady Hester Stanhope left England in 1810 and settled on the slopes of Mount Lebanon in Syria in 1814 where she lived until her death.

From the description of Lady Hester Stanhope letters and portrait, 1808-1839. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 37824533

Epithet: eccentric, eldest daughter of Charles, 3rd Earl Stanhope

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000499.0x0000da

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Subjects:

  • Smallpox

Occupations:

  • Travelers

Places:

  • Rosetta, Egypt (as recorded)
  • West Indies, America (as recorded)
  • Wales, United Kingdom (as recorded)
  • Ludhiana, the Punjab (as recorded)
  • Capri, Italy (as recorded)
  • Vimiero, Portugal (as recorded)
  • Middle East, Asia (as recorded)
  • Leeds, Yorkshire (as recorded)
  • Syria, Asia Minor (as recorded)
  • Eylau, East Prussia (as recorded)
  • Punjab, India (as recorded)
  • Ireland, Europe (as recorded)
  • Maida, Calabria (as recorded)
  • Auerstädt, Saxony (as recorded)
  • Australia, Australia (as recorded)
  • Talavera de la Reina, New Castile (as recorded)
  • India, Asia (as recorded)
  • Syria (as recorded)
  • Jena, Saxony (as recorded)
  • Middle East (as recorded)
  • Waterloo, Belgium (as recorded)
  • Corunna, Spain (as recorded)
  • Ireland, Europe (as recorded)
  • Northumberland, England (as recorded)
  • ENG, GB
  • 05, LB
  • 00, LB

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