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Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester
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1657 – 1717
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Who was Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester?
Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, Countess of Portmore, daughter of Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet, was the mistress of King James II and VII both before and after he came to the thrones. Catherine was not noted for beauty but was famous for her wittiness and sharp tongue.
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- Born
- Dec 21, 1657
- Also known as
- Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, Countess of Portmore
- The Countess of Dorchester
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- Spouses
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- Nationality
- England
- Died
- Oct 26, 1717
Bath
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on July 23, 2013
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