Anna Sophie Dormer, Countess of Carnarvon
Anna Sophie Dormer, Countess of Carnarvon (c. 1610-3 June 1643) (née Lady Anna Sophia Herbert) was an English noblewoman who married Robert Dormer, 1st Earl of Carnarvon (1610 – 20 September 1643) and thereby became Countess of Carnarvon. Dormer received the title Baron Dormer at the age of six and on 2 August 1628, at age 18, he was raised to Viscount Ascott and was created Earl of Carnarvon. Anne Sophia died on 3 June 1643 of smallpox. Her husband did not long outlive her; Carnarvon was killed at the first Battle of Newbury on 20 September 1643.
Countess of Carnarvon | |
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Anne Sophia, Countess of Carnarvon, daughter of the 4th Earl of Pembroke, 17th century, by Anthony van Dyck | |
| Born | c.1610 |
| Died | 3 June 1643 England |
| Noble family | Herbert, de Vere, Dormer |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Dormer, 1st Earl of Carnarvon |
| Issue | Charles Dormer, 2nd Earl of Carnarvon |
| Father | Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke |
| Mother | Lady Susan de Vere |
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