Cavendish, Elizabeth (1626–1663)

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Cavendish, Elizabeth (1626–1663)

British poet and playwright. Name variations: Lady Elizabeth Cavendish. Born 1626 in England; died 1663; dau. of Sir William Cavendish (1592–1676), duke of Newcastle-on-Tyne; stepdau. of writer Margaret Cavendish (1623–1673), duchess of Newcastle; sister of Jane Cavendish (1621–1669) and Henry Cavendish, 2nd duke of Newcastle-on-Tyne.

With sister Jane, wrote a book of poems and 2 plays, The Concealed Fansyses and A Pastoral.

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