Margaret Yorke

(b. 1695, United Kingdom – d. 1761, United Kingdom )

Gender: F

Margaret Lygon (nee Cocks) was a wealthy widow and daughter of a prominent Worcestershire family. In 1719, she married Phillip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke. Together they had five sons and two daughters.

Also known as:

Margaret Cocks
Margaret Cocks
Countess of Hardwicke
Margaret Lygon
Margaret Lygon

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