Brilliana, Lady Harley
Brilliana, Lady Harley (1598 – 29 October 1643), née Brilliana Conway, was an English letter writer.
Brilliana | |
|---|---|
| Lady Harley | |
| Known for | letter-writing |
| Born | Brilliana Conway 1598 |
| Died | 29 October 1643 |
| Residence | Brampton Bryan Castle |
| Wars and battles | English Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Sir Robert Harley |
| Issue | 7, including Sir Edward Harley |
| Father | Sir Edward Conway |
Her name was coined by her father, Sir Edward Conway, English governor of Brielle (called Brill in English) in Holland with the suffix -ian as a demonym and the Latin feminine suffix -a.
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