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Henrietta Grey, Countess of Stamford


(b. 1737, Bulstrode Park, Buckinghamshire – d. 1827, England )

Gender: F

Lady Henrietta Cavendish-Bentinck (1737-1827) was the daughter of William Bentinck, 2nd Duke of Portland (1709-1762), and his wife, Lady Margaret Harley, later Duchess of Portland (1715-1785), a childhood friend of Elizabeth Montagu (1718-1800). She married George Grey, 5th Earl of Stamford (1737-1819) on 28 May 1763 and they had 10 children.

Also known as:

  • Henrietta Grey (née  Cavendish-Bentinck)
  • Countess of Stamford


Mentioned in 6 letters



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