Elizabeth Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon
Elizabeth Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon (6 January 1588 – 20 January 1633), formerly Lady Elizabeth Stanley, was an English noblewoman and writer who was third in line of succession to the English throne. She was the wife of Henry Hastings, 5th Earl of Huntingdon. She was also styled Lady Hastings of Hungerford and Lady Botreaux as her husband held both of these titles in addition to the Earl of Huntingdon.
Elizabeth Stanley | |
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| Countess of Huntingdon Lady Hastings of Hungerford Lady Botreaux | |
Miniature portrait of Lady Elizabeth Stanley by Nicholas Hilliard, c. 1601–1610 | |
| Born | 6 January 1588 Knowsley Hall, Knowsley, England |
| Died | 20 January 1633 (aged 45) Whitefriars, London, England |
| Buried | Parish church of St. Helen, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire |
| Noble family | Stanley |
| Spouse(s) | Henry Hastings, 5th Earl of Huntingdon |
| Issue | Ferdinando Hastings, 6th Earl of Huntingdon Lady Alice Hastings Lady Elizabeth Hastings Henry Hastings, 1st Baron Loughborough |
| Father | Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby |
| Mother | Alice Spencer |
| Occupation | Writer |
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