Cavendish-Bentinck, Elizabeth (1735–1825)

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Cavendish-Bentinck, Elizabeth (1735–1825)

Marchioness of Bath. Name variations: Viscountess Weymouth; marchioness of Bath. Born July 27, 1735; died Dec 12, 1825, in London, England; dau. of William Bentinck, 2nd duke of Portland, and Margaret Bentinck (1714–1785); m. Sir Thomas Thynne, 1st marquis of Bath, Mar 22, 1759; children: Henrietta Thynne (d. 1813), Louisa Thynne (1760–1832), Sophia Thynne (1763–1791), Sir Thomas Thynne, 2nd marquis of Bath (1765–1837), George Thynne, 2nd baron Carteret of Hawnes (1770–1838), John Thynne, 3rd baron Carteret of Hawnes (1772–1849).

Held the office of Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1761–93), then was Mistress of the Robes (1793–1818).

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