Andrew Robinson Stoney

(b. 1747, Greyfort House, Borrisokane, Ireland – d. Jan. 16, 1810, King's Bench Prison, Southwark )

Gender: M

Irish adventurer who changed his name to Bowes when he tricked Mary Eleanor Bowes, widow of the Earl of Strathmore, into marriage. She was eventually able to obtain a separation from him on the grounds of cruelty, but not before he had used up much of her fortune.

Also known as:

Andrew Robinson Stoney-Bowes

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