Elizabeth Lyon, Countess of Strathmore
Elizabeth Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne (née Stanhope, May 1663 – 24 April 1723), was an English noblewoman and the wife of Scottish peer John Lyon, 4th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Born to Lady Elizabeth Butler and Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Chesterfield, her paternity was in doubt. It is possible that her actual father was James, Duke of York, who would in 1685 ascend the throne as King James II of England.
Lady Elizabeth Stanhope | |
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| Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne | |
Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Stanhope in mezzotint c.1680-84, published by Alexander Browne after Sir Peter Lely | |
| Born | May 1663 |
| Died | 24 April 1723 (aged 59) |
| Spouse(s) | John Lyon, 4th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne |
| Issue | John Lyon, 5th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne Charles Lyon, 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne James Lyon, 7th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne Thomas Lyon, 8th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne 3 additional sons, 3 daughters |
| Father | Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Chesterfield (paternity is disputed) |
| Mother | Lady Elizabeth Butler |
She was the subject of three portraits in mezzotint published by Alexander Browne after Sir Peter Lely. These are displayed at the National Portrait Gallery, in London.
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