Etheldreda Townshend
Mid-18th century English socialite / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Audrey Etheldreda Townshend, born Audrey Etheldreda Harrison, became Lady Lynn and later Viscountess Townshend (1708 – 5 March 1788) was a celebrated English socialite, widely believed to have inspired the character Lady Bellaston, the notorious fictional cougar in Henry Fielding's The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, dramatised in the 2023 TV series played by Hannah Waddingham.
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Etheldreda Townshend | |
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Born | Audrey Etheldreda Harrison 1708 |
Died | 5 March 1788(1788-03-05) (aged 79–80) |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Aristocrat |
Known for | Notorious society hostess |
Spouse | Charles Townshend, 3rd Viscount Townshend |
Partner | Numerous |
Children | George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, Edward Townshend (d.yng), Col. Roger Townshend, Audrey Townshend |
Parent(s) | Edward Harrison (British administrator) and Francis (née Bray) |
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