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The ladies of the court, royal or feudal, attending on a queen, a princess, or a high-ranking noblewoman. Imagine the stories these ladies could tell...

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Portrait de Margaret Dormer, Lady Constable, 1599. Cependant, ce portrait n'est pas celui de Mary Tufton Renaissance Clothing, Renaissance Fashion, Historical Clothing, Female Clothing, Renaissance Portraits, Modern Clothing, Renaissance Women, 1500s Fashion, Tudor Fashion

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Portrait de Margaret Dormer, Lady Constable, 1599. Cependant, ce portrait n'est pas celui de Mary Tufton

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Ulrika "Ulla" Ottiliana Möllersvärd (1791–1878) was a Finnish courtier in service of the Russian Imperial court. She was rumored to have been the secret daughter of Princess Sophie Albertine of Sweden, and the lover of Tsar Alexander I of Russia. Imperial Court, Courtier, Fashion Portraits, Queen, Women In History, Mona Lisa, Alexander, Daughter

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Ulrika "Ulla" Ottiliana Möllersvärd (1791–1878) was a Finnish courtier in service of the Russian Imperial court. She was rumored to have been the secret daughter of Princess Sophie Albertine of Sweden, and the lover of Tsar Alexander I of Russia.

Sophia Razumovskaya (1746-1803), was a Russian courtier. She served as maid of honour to empress Catherine the Great. She was married to Peter Kirillovich Razumovsky, and the mistress of Paul I of Russia prior to his marriage, with whom she had a son, Simon Afanasievich (1772-1794). Catherine The Great, John The Baptist, Marceline, Coat Of Arms, St Petersburg, Maid Of Honor, Mistress

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Sophia Razumovskaya (1746-1803), was a Russian courtier. She served as maid of honour to empress Catherine the Great. She was married to Peter Kirillovich Razumovsky, and the mistress of Paul I of Russia prior to his marriage, with whom she had a son, Simon Afanasievich (1772-1794).

Roksandra Skarlatovna Edling (1786-1844), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Sergej Nikolayevich Saltykov and a lover of Ioannis Kapodistrias. She is the author of memoirs regarded as an interesting historical witness of the era. Historical Photos, Buddha Statue, Disney Characters, Fictional Characters, Aurora Sleeping Beauty

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Roksandra Skarlatovna Edling (1786-1844), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Sergej Nikolayevich Saltykov and a lover of Ioannis Kapodistrias. She is the author of memoirs regarded as an interesting historical witness of the era.

Yekaterina Saltykov (1791-1863), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Sergei Nikolayevich Saltykov. She was served as chief lady in waiting of the court of the crown prince in 1840-55 and the emperor 1855-63, during which she exerted a considerable influence at the court. Jane Austen, Regency Dress, Regency Era, Historical Costume, 1800s Clothing, Turbans, 1800s Fashion

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Yekaterina Saltykov (1791-1863), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Sergei Nikolayevich Saltykov. She was served as chief lady in waiting of the court of the crown prince in 1840-55 and the emperor 1855-63, during which she exerted a considerable influence at the court.

Maria A. Neidgardt (1831-1904), was a Russian noble and courtier. She was a noted philanthropist of her time, decorated and officially recognized for her work: she was the chairperson of the royal women's charitable society from 1876 onward, and the founder of the Moscow Mariinsky School for Girls (1851). 19th Century Women, 19th Century Fashion, Odessa, John William Godward, Chatou, Victorian Paintings, Prince

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Maria A. Neidgardt (1831-1904), was a Russian noble and courtier. She was a noted philanthropist of her time, decorated and officially recognized for her work: she was the chairperson of the royal women's charitable society from 1876 onward, and the founder of the Moscow Mariinsky School for Girls (1851).

Giulia Carafa Cantelmo Stuart, duchess di Cassano (1755-1841) was an Italian courtier. She was born to prince Gennaro I de Roccella and Teresa Carafa di Forli, and married duke Luigi Serra di Cassano. She served as lady-in-waiting to queen Maria Carolina of Austria was at one point courted by king Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies, though she reportedly refused him Two Sicilies, Forli, Ferdinand, Luigi, Stuart, Austria

Giulia Carafa Cantelmo Stuart, duchess di Cassano (1755-1841) was an Italian courtier. She was born to prince Gennaro I de Roccella and Teresa Carafa di Forli, and married duke Luigi Serra di Cassano. She served as lady-in-waiting to queen Maria Carolina of Austria was at one point courted by king Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies, though she reportedly refused him

Marie von Kleist (1761-1831), was a German courtier. She served as lady-in-waiting to queen Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She was the close confidante and favorite of the queen, and is also known as the benefactor of Heinrich von Kleist. Von Kleist, Authors, Vons, German, Around The Worlds

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Marie von Kleist (1761-1831), was a German courtier. She served as lady-in-waiting to queen Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She was the close confidante and favorite of the queen, and is also known as the benefactor of Heinrich von Kleist.

Abel Cathrine (1626-1676) was a Danish courtier and philanthropist. She was the favorite of the queen of Denmark, Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and known as the founder of Abel Cathrines Stiftelse (The Abel Cathrine Foundation). Philanthropist, Brunswick, Founder, Danish, Denmark, Foundation

Abel Cathrine (1626-1676) was a Danish courtier and philanthropist. She was the favorite of the queen of Denmark, Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and known as the founder of Abel Cathrines Stiftelse (The Abel Cathrine Foundation).

Anne Spencer, 3rd Countess of Sunderland - She was a lady-in-waiting to Mary of Modena during the reign of James II, and was present at the birth of the Prince of Wales, signalling to the king that his new child was a boy. Portsmouth, Sunderland, Female Portraits, Portraiture, Roi Charles, King Charles, Queen Mary Ii, House Of Stuart, A4 Poster

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Anne Spencer, 3rd Countess of Sunderland - She was a lady-in-waiting to Mary of Modena during the reign of James II, and was present at the birth of the Prince of Wales, signalling to the king that his new child was a boy.

Douglas Howard was at court by about 1559, probably as a maid of honour.[2] In 1560 she married a rich peer, John Sheffield, 2nd Baron Sheffield.[1] They had a son and a daughter: Edmund Sheffield, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, who was born in 1565, and Elizabeth Sheffield, who later married Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormonde, and died in November 1600. Elizabethan, Baron, Sheffield, Tudor, Douglas, Butler

Douglas Howard was at court by about 1559, probably as a maid of honour.[2] In 1560 she married a rich peer, John Sheffield, 2nd Baron Sheffield.[1] They had a son and a daughter: Edmund Sheffield, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, who was born in 1565, and Elizabeth Sheffield, who later married Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormonde, and died in November 1600.

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Alice de la Pole, Duchess of Suffolk (1404–1475) was a granddaughter of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. Married three times, she eventually became a Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. She was a lady in waiting to Margaret of Anjou. Alice, John Of Gaunt, House Of Plantagenet, Order Of The Garter, Medieval England, Canterbury Tales, Wars Of The Roses

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Alice de la Pole, Duchess of Suffolk (1404–1475) was a granddaughter of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. Married three times, she eventually became a Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. She was a lady in waiting to Margaret of Anjou.

Isabella de Vesci (died 1334), also Isabella de Beaumont, was a prominent noblewoman allied to Isabella of France during the reign of Edward II of England. She served as a lady in waiting. Women's History, Beaumont, Isabella, Reign, Ally, England, France

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Isabella de Vesci (died 1334), also Isabella de Beaumont, was a prominent noblewoman allied to Isabella of France during the reign of Edward II of England. She served as a lady in waiting.

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Gustava Charlotta Jacquette Aurora Gyldenstolpe (4 July 1797 – 7 January 1839, Constantinople) was a Swedish noble and lady-in-waiting. She is known as the mistress of Oscar I of Sweden in circa 1819-1827. Historical Art, Gabrielle D'estrées, Agnes Sorel, Iligan City, Portrait Edit, Portraits, Princess Eugenie

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Gustava Charlotta Jacquette Aurora Gyldenstolpe (4 July 1797 – 7 January 1839, Constantinople) was a Swedish noble and lady-in-waiting. She is known as the mistress of Oscar I of Sweden in circa 1819-1827.

Vera Zavadovskaya (1768–1845), was a Russian courtier. She served as maid of honour to empress Catherine the Great. She was married to Pyotr Zavadovsky, known for her love affair to Prince Ivan Baryatinsky, and for being the mistress and muse of the poet Sergey Marin. Partlet, 22 November, Young Prince, Rare Pictures, Prince And Princess, Countess

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Vera Zavadovskaya (1768–1845), was a Russian courtier. She served as maid of honour to empress Catherine the Great. She was married to Pyotr Zavadovsky, known for her love affair to Prince Ivan Baryatinsky, and for being the mistress and muse of the poet Sergey Marin.

Maria Nesselrode (1786-1803), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Karl Nesselrode. Sh was a leading socialite in St Petersburg society and court life, hosted an influential salon, had high positions within philanthropy, and was described as politically active through her spouse. Philanthropy, Socialite, Vintage Beauty, Spouse

Maria Nesselrode (1786-1803), was a Russian courtier. She served as lady in waiting to empress Elizabeth Alexeievna (Louise of Baden). She was married to Karl Nesselrode. Sh was a leading socialite in St Petersburg society and court life, hosted an influential salon, had high positions within philanthropy, and was described as politically active through her spouse.

Portrait of Maria, Lady Lechmere and her daughter, Louisa by Sir Francis Grant- From 1819, She held the office of Maid of Honour to HM Queen Victoria Queen Victoria's Daughters, Sir Francis, Louisa, Mother And Child, Family Portraits, Female Art, Evening Dresses

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Portrait of Maria, Lady Lechmere and her daughter, Louisa by Sir Francis Grant- From 1819, She held the office of Maid of Honour to HM Queen Victoria

Jane Hope-Vere was born on 3 December 1821.She married John Henry Loftus, 3rd Marquess of Ely, on 29 October 1844.3 She died on 11 June 1890 at age 68.3 As a result of her marriage, Jane Hope-Vere was styled as Marchioness of Ely on 26 September 1845. She held the office of Lady of the Bedchamb Ely, Reine Victoria, 1850s Fashion, Lady Elizabeth, Princess Louise, Royal Collection Trust, Dame

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Jane Hope-Vere was born on 3 December 1821.She married John Henry Loftus, 3rd Marquess of Ely, on 29 October 1844.3 She died on 11 June 1890 at age 68.3 As a result of her marriage, Jane Hope-Vere was styled as Marchioness of Ely on 26 September 1845. She held the office of Lady of the Bedchamb

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Anne Caulfeild (or Caulfield), Lady Charlemont (1780–1876) In 1802 she married the Francis Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont (1775–1863) (formerly 5th Viscount Charlemont), who was notoriously unfaithful to her. She was the first Lady of the Bedchamber appointed by Queen Victoria on her accession, serving in that capacity from 1837–54 Family Portrait Painting, L'art Du Portrait, Thomas Gainsborough, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Hogarth, William Turner

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Anne Caulfeild (or Caulfield), Lady Charlemont (1780–1876) In 1802 she married the Francis Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont (1775–1863) (formerly 5th Viscount Charlemont), who was notoriously unfaithful to her. She was the first Lady of the Bedchamber appointed by Queen Victoria on her accession, serving in that capacity from 1837–54

Jane Dudley (née Guildford), Duchess of Northumberland (1508/1509 – 1555) was an English noblewoman, the wife of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland and mother of Guildford Dudley and Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester. Lady in Waiting to Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves. Mary Tudor, The Tudor, Anne Of Cleves, Anne Boleyn, Mary I, Queen Mary, Kenilworth Castle, Tudor Era

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Jane Dudley (née Guildford), Duchess of Northumberland (1508/1509 – 1555) was an English noblewoman, the wife of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland and mother of Guildford Dudley and Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester. Lady in Waiting to Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves.

Beatriz de Bobadilla (1440-1511), was a Spanish noble and courtier. She is known as the personal friend, confidant and adviser of queen Isabella I of Castile. She was the childhood friend of Isabella and remained at her court as her adviser throughout her reign, once being subjected to an assassination attempt when mistaken for the queen. Renaissance Costume, Medieval Costume, Italian Renaissance, Isabella Of Castile, Queen Isabella, Spanish Dress, Old Portraits, Free Family Tree, Genealogy Records

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Beatriz de Bobadilla (1440-1511), was a Spanish noble and courtier. She is known as the personal friend, confidant and adviser of queen Isabella I of Castile. She was the childhood friend of Isabella and remained at her court as her adviser throughout her reign, once being subjected to an assassination attempt when mistaken for the queen.

Christina Reinira van Reede (14 August 1776, Utrecht - 18 December 1847, The Hague) was a Dutch courtier and noble orangist heroine. She became famous for saving the orangist general Van der Capellen from French imprisonment in 1813. The Hague, Utrecht, Family History, Dutch, Saving, December

Christina Reinira van Reede (14 August 1776, Utrecht - 18 December 1847, The Hague) was a Dutch courtier and noble orangist heroine. She became famous for saving the orangist general Van der Capellen from French imprisonment in 1813.

Marie Festetics (1839-1923), was an Austrian courtier and diarist. She served as lady-in-waiting to Empress Elisabeth of Austria from 1870, and became one of the favorites and confidantes of Elisabeth. Her diaries are regarded as an important source of the Imperial Austrian court. Imperial, Maria, Costumes, Princess, Favorite, Dresses

Marie Festetics (1839-1923), was an Austrian courtier and diarist. She served as lady-in-waiting to Empress Elisabeth of Austria from 1870, and became one of the favorites and confidantes of Elisabeth. Her diaries are regarded as an important source of the Imperial Austrian court.

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Claire Élisabeth Jeanne Gravier de Vergennes de Rémusat (5 January 1780 – 16 December 1821) was a French woman of letters. She married at sixteen, and was attached to the Empress Josephine as dame du palais in 1802. Best Portraits, Portrait Gallery, Art Gallery, Jean Leon, Portraiture Painting, 19th Century Portraits

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Claire Élisabeth Jeanne Gravier de Vergennes de Rémusat (5 January 1780 – 16 December 1821) was a French woman of letters. She married at sixteen, and was attached to the Empress Josephine as dame du palais in 1802.