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Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond (née Lady Charlotte Gordon; 20 September 1768 – 5 May 1842), was a British aristocrat and peeress best known as the hostess of the Duchess of Richmond's ball.
Member of. Gordon-Lennox family. Term length. As long as married to the Duke of Richmond. Formation. 1525 (first creation) First holder. Mary Fitzroy. The Duchess of Richmond is the wife of the Duke of Richmond, an extant title in the Peerage of England that has been created four times, originally in 1525.
The Duchess of Richmond's Ball was a ball hosted by Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond in Brussels on 15 June 1815, the night before the Battle of Quatre Bras. Charlotte's husband Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond , was in command of a reserve force in Brussels, which was protecting that city in case Napoleon Bonaparte invaded.
Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond (20 September 1768 – 5 May 1842) was a British peeress who was best known for the ball that she held on 15 June 1815, three days before the Battle of Waterloo. Charlotte Lennox was born in Gight, Moray, Scotland in 1768 to Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of...
12 de abr. de 2020 · The Duchess of Richmond had some idea this was happening. After all, her husband, Charles Lennox, the 4th Duke of Richmond, was the commander of British forces defending Brussels. The Duchess of Richmond had asked the Duke of Wellington whether she should cancel her party.
- Elena Nicolaou
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Ellen Castelow. 8 min read. On 15th June 1815, a ball took place in a coach house adjoining the Duke and Duchess of Richmond’s temporary home in Brussels. Known as the Duchess of Richmond’s Ball, it was to become one of the most famous parties in history. Napoleon had escaped from exile on Elba and was now restored to power in France.
Charlotte, Duchess of Richmond. primary name: Gordon, Charlotte. other name: (Duchess of) Richmond. other name: (Mrs) Lennox, Charlotte.
