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The Death of Anne Russell, Countess of Warwick - 09 February 1604
On 08 January 1604, Margaret wrote to Mary Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury, daughter of 'Bess of Hardwick', from North Hall, describing her sister's ongoing illness. Her health having continued to decline, "Anne, Countess of Warwick, widow, late wife of Ambrose late Earle of Warwick deceased" died at Northaw on 09 February 1604, aged 55 years old. At her request, Anne was subsequently buried amongst her ancestors, including her parents, "without pomp", at Cheynes.
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Feb 911 min read


The Birth of Anne Clifford - 30 January 1590
On 30 January in 1590, Anne Clifford, writer, poet, prolific diarist and literary patron, was born at Skipton Castle, Yorkshire.
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Jan 30, 20253 min read


The Death of Margaret Russell, Countess of Cumberland - 24 May 1616
On this day (24 May) in 1616, died Margaret Russell, the youngest child of Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford and his first wife Margaret.
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May 24, 20248 min read


Lady Anne Clifford and 'The Great Picture', 1646
Lady Anne Clifford, Duchess of Dorset, Pembroke and Montgomery, was born January 1590 at Skipton Castle.
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Apr 4, 202413 min read
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