Our Regency Personage for December was born in December Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775. She was the seventh of eight children and only the second daughter. Her father was a clergyman. Her oldest brother was James who became a clergyman like their father. The second brother was George about whom not much…
Regency Promenade is written every month by Nancy Mayer, Regency researcher extraordinaire.
HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES on Regency Promenade by Nancy Mayer
CAROLINE AMELIA ELIZABETH, the present Princess of Wales, and wife of his Royal Highness George, Prince of Wales, was born May 17, 1768. She is the second daughter of the present Duke of Brunswick, of the Electoral line of Hanover, and of consequence, closely connected before her marriage with the Royal Family of Great Britain.
William Wilberforce is featured on The Beau Monde Chapter’s Regency Promenade.
Article written by Nancy Mayer. William Wilberforce is now well -known for leading the parliamentary fight for abolition of slavery in England.
In our Regency Promenade today, Nancy Mayer looks at Beau Brummell. Beau Brummell (1778 – 1840) I do not like Beau Brummell and think he has been credited with more than he accomplished. George Brummell was born in 1778. His father is said to have been a private secretary to Lord North, who was prime Minister of England from 1770- 1782….
In our Regency Promenade today, Nancy Mayer looks at Maria Edgeworth, a prolific writer of adults’ and children’s literature who held advanced views on estate management, politics and education. Maria Edgeworth 1767-1849 “As a woman, my life, wholly domestic, can offer nothing of interest to the public.” Maria ***************** Maria Edgeworth was one of three children born to her father’s…
Nancy Mayer looks at the life of Henry Paget in today’s Regency Promenade. From Scandal to Hero. Lord Paget, Earl of Uxbridge, Marquess of Anglesey. When Henry was born, his father had the surname of Bayly. He was Lord Paget.
In our Regency Promenade today, Nancy Mayer looks at the lives of The Brothers Scott. William who became Lord Stowell, and John who became Lord Eldon.
Elizabeth, Lady Melbourne, introduced by our Regency Promenade author, Nancy Mayer. Lady Melbourne (née Milbanke: 1752-1818) was one of the most famous Regency Personages. Her two claims to fame are her son William, husband of Lady Caroline Lamb, and her friendship with Lord Byron, the poet. She was also known for her political influence and her lovers, including George, Prince of…
REGENCY PROMENADE featuring the 3rd Earl of Bathurst Presented by Nancy Mayer Henry Bathurst 3rd Earl Bathurst KG PC (22 May 1762 – 27 July 1834). He is one…