Bridget Norris, Countess of Berkshire
Bridget Norris (née de Vere), Countess of Berkshire (6 April 1584 – December 1630/March 1631) was an English noblewoman, the daughter of Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford. Bridget was brought up by her maternal grandfather, the powerful statesman William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. She was also styled Lady Norris of Rycote and Viscountess Thame. She married Francis Norris, 1st Earl of Berkshire; however, the marriage was not a success, and they separated in 1606.
Lady Bridget de Vere | |
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| Countess of Berkshire Lady Norris of Rycote Viscountess Thame | |
Effigy of Bridget de Vere on her tomb | |
| Born | 6 April 1584 Theobalds House, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | December 1630 or March 1631 (disputed); aged 45–46 |
| Buried | Westminster Abbey |
| Noble family | De Vere (by birth) Norris (by marriage) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Issue | Elizabeth Wray, 3rd Baroness Norreys of Rycote |
| Father | Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford |
| Mother | Anne Cecil |
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