Elizabeth Farren
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Elizabeth Stanley, Countess of Derby, known as Elizabeth Farren, was an Irish actress of the late 18th century. She was born in Cork in 1759 to George Farren, a surgeon. His drinking habits brought on
Portrait of Elizabeth Farren, c. 1790, by Sir Thomas Lawrence
1796 caricature by James Gillray, depicted next to her future husband.
Frances Abington
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Frances "Fanny" Abington was an English actress who was also known for her sense of fashion. Writer and politician Horace Walpole described her as one of the finest actors of their time, and Richard B
Elizabeth Farren
…career. She had over 100 characters in her repertoire including Shakespeare and various contemporary comedies and dramas. She was often compared to Frances Abington, who was her only real rival. Her last appearance was in April 1797, two months before her marriage to Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby. They…
Portrait by Joshua Reynolds
Mrs Abington as Miss Prue by Sir Joshua Reynolds