Frances Talbot, Countess of Tyrconnell, also called La Belle Jennings, was a maid of honour to the Duchess of York and, like her sister Sarah, a famous beauty at the Restoration court. She married fir
Frances Jennings
Memorial plaque in the chapel of the former Scots College in Paris
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough was an English courtier, noblewoman and politician who became one of the most influential women of her time through her close relationship with Anne, Queen of G
Frances Talbot, Countess of Tyrconnell
…née Jennings, previously Hamilton; c. 1649 – 1731), also called La Belle Jennings, was a maid of honour to the Duchess of York and, like her sister Sarah, a famous beauty at the Restoration court. She married first George Hamilton and then Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnell. She was vicereine in Dublin…
Portrait by Charles Jervas, c. 1700
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, in the robes of the Order of the Garter by Sir Godfrey Kneller, c. 1704
Portrait of the 1st Duke and Duchess of Marlborough with their family in 1697. From left to right: The Duke of Marlborough, Elizabeth, Mary, The Duchess of Marlborough, Henrietta, Anne and John.
Portrait of the Duchess of Marlborough attributed to Godfrey Kneller, c. 1700.