Elizabeth Lamb, Viscountess Melbourne

(1751-1818)

Viscountess Melbourne

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Elizabeth Lamb, Viscountess Melbourne (née Milbanke; 1751 – 1818) was one of the most influential of the political hostesses of the extended Regency period, and the wife of Whig politician Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne. She was the mother of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and several other influential children. Lady Melbourne was known for her political influence and her friendships and romantic relationships with other members of the English aristocracy, including Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford, and George, Prince of Wales. Because of her numerous love affairs, the paternity of several of her children is a matter of dispute.

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Born	Elizabeth Milbanke 1751
Died	6 April 1818 (aged 66)
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Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne 1745-1828 · British politician · m. 1769 info edit

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Peniston info 1st child with Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne Male b. 3 May 1770 · Age: 255 · 1770- · Celebrity Baby

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William info 2nd child with Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne Male b. 15 Mar 1779 · Age: 246 · 1779- · Celebrity Baby

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Frederick info 3rd child with Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne Male b. 17 Apr 1782 · Age: 243 · 1782- · Celebrity Baby

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George info 4th child with Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne Male b. 11 Jul 1784 · Age: 241 · 1784- · Celebrity Baby

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Emily info 5th child with Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne Female b. 1787 · Age: 238 · 1787- · Celebrity Baby

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Harriet info 6th child with Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne Female b. 1789 · Age: 236 · 1789- · Celebrity Baby

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