Emma, Lady Tankerville
Emma Bennet or Emma, Lady Tankerville (1752 – 20 November 1836) born Emma Colebrooke was a British heiress, art patron and botanist. Lady Tankerville's collection of botanical illustrations are held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Phaius tankerville was named in her honour by Sir Joseph Banks because she was the first person to make it flower successfully in England.
Lady Tankerville | |
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Lady Tankerville and her eldest daughters Anna and Caroline by Daniel Gardner | |
| Born | Emma Colebrooke 1752 |
| Died | 20 November 1836 (aged 83–84) Walton on Thames |
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, art patron and gardener |
| Known for | creating the first flowering tropical orchid in Britain and funding botanic art |
| Spouse | Charles Bennet, 4th Earl of Tankerville |
| Children | 11 |
| Parent(s) | Lady Mary (born Skyner) and Sir James Colebrooke |
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