Elizabeth Wray, 3rd Baroness Norreys
Elizabeth Wray, 3rd Baroness Norreys (née Norris; c. 1603 – 28 November 1645), was an English noblewoman. She was the wife of Edward Wray, Groom of the Bedchamber to King James I of England, with whom she eloped in 1622, and incurred the king's displeasure as she was his ward. Elizabeth and her elopement was allegedly the inspiration for Orlando Gibbons Fantazies.
The Right Honourable The Baroness Norreys | |
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| Baroness Norreys of Rycote | |
| Tenure | 1622—1645 |
| Born | Elizabeth Norris c. 1603 |
| Died | 28 November 1645 (aged 41–42) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Issue | Bridget Wray |
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