Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham
Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham (née Hill; c. 1670 – 6 December 1734), was an English courtier. She was a favourite of Queen Anne, and a cousin of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough.
The Right Honourable The Lady Masham | |
|---|---|
| Keeper of the Privy Purse | |
| In office 1711–1714 | |
| Monarch | Anne |
| Preceded by | The Duchess of Marlborough |
| Succeeded by | Caspar Henning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abigail Hill c. 1670 London, England |
| Died | 6 December 1734 (aged c. 64) High Laver, Essex, England |
| Resting place | High Laver, Essex |
| Spouse |
Samuel Masham (m. 1707) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Francis Hill Elizabeth Jennings |
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