Frances Percy, Duchess of Northumberland

1752–1820 (age 68)

Biography

Frances Percy, Duchess of Northumberland, was a distinguished member of the English nobility who lived from 1752 to 1820. As the wife of a Duke, she occupied a prominent position in aristocratic society during the late Georgian era, a period of significant social and political change in Britain.

The Duchess was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, one of England's most prestigious burial locations, reflecting her elevated status and the respect afforded to her family. Her life spanned the reigns of George II and George III, witnessing the transformation of British society during the Industrial Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.

Also buried at Westminster Abbey

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