Mary Isabella Somerset, Duchess of Rutland

(b. Aug. 1, 1756, Badminton, Gloucestershire – d. Sept. 2, 1831, London, England )

Gender: F

Mary Isabella Somerset (1756-1831) was the daughter of Charles Somerset, 4th Duke of Beaufort, and was a celebrated beauty. In 1775 she married Charles Manners (1754-1787) 4th Duke of Rutland, and they had six children. She was a prominent society hostess.

Also known as:

Duchess of Rutland
Mary Isabella Somerset

Mentioned in 3 letters

Title	EMCO ID
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Mary Robinson	2129
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Mary Robinson	2130
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Morris Robinson	3130

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