Anne Kingsmill was born in April 1661 (an exact date is not known) in Sydmonton, Hampshire.<p>Throughout her life Anne was involved in several Court cases that dragged on for years. These involved both a share of her parents estate for her education and later her and her husband's share of an inheritance.<p>In 1682, Anne became a maid of honour to Mary of Modena (wife of James, Duke of York, later King James II) at St James's Palace.<p>Anne's interest in poetry began at the palace, and she started writing her own verse. The Court however was no place for a woman to display any poetic efforts. Woman were not considered suitable for such literary pursuits.<p>At court, Anne met Colonel Heneage Finch. A courtier as well as a soldier. The couple married on 15th May 1684.

Out of Stock

Anne Kingsmill Finch - Aristonenes

Publisher

Copyright Group Limited

ISBN

1787802795

Language

en

Release

2019-07-04

Pages

76

Categories

Drama / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

Free Shipping

About the Author

Anne Kingsmill Finch

Books Recomendation

Sign up to our Newsletter