Qui a épousé Susanna Leveson-Gower, Marchioness of Stafford?
Granville Leveson-Gower a épousé Susanna Leveson-Gower, Marchioness of Stafford le . Granville Leveson-Gower avait 46 ans le jour du mariage (46 ans, 9 mois et 19 jours).
Susanna Leveson-Gower, Marchioness of Stafford
Susanna Leveson-Gower, Marchioness of Stafford ( LOO-sən GOR; née Stewart; 1742 – 15 August 1805), styled Countess Gower from 1768 to 1786, was a British political hostess and aristocrat. A member of the Stewart and Leveson-Gower families, she was encouraged from a young age to pursue familial advancement through social connections and patronage.
After serving for a few years as a lady-in-waiting to Princess Augusta, in 1768 Susanna became the third wife of Granville Leveson-Gower, Earl Gower. She helped his political career and by 1788 was recognized as one of the most influential women in British politics. Well-connected, a review of her correspondence indicates that she was frequently contacted for assistance obtaining military appointments, placements, and promotions.
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Granville Leveson-Gower
Granville Leveson-Gowe ( - ) est un homme politique britannique de la famille Leveson-Gower. Il est le 1er marquis de Stafford.
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