Elizabeth Carey
English courtier and Lady Berkeley
English courtier and Lady Berkeley
1635
390 years ago — 59 years old
Leaders & Politicians
England
Born in 1576, served as a prominent lady-in-waiting in the English court. Played a crucial role in court life during the reign of King James I. Engaged in the literary and political circles of her time, with substantial influence through her family connections. Married Sir George Carey, and later became the Lady Berkeley through this union. The correspondence and writings of this individual provide insight into early 17th-century court dynamics and social structures.
Served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne
Wrote letters that depict court life
Influenced political dynamics through marriage
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