Lady Anne Clifford
14th Baroness de Clifford
Born
January 30th, 1590
435 years ago
Died
1676
349 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born into the English aristocracy, held the title of 14th Baroness de Clifford and inherited extensive estates in Westmorland and Yorkshire. Faced challenges to her inheritance and spent years in legal battles asserting her rights to her family's property. Commissioned significant restoration projects on her estates, including the rebuilding of Appleby Castle and Brougham Castle. Chronicled her life and struggles in a series of diaries, providing insights into the societal norms of the 17th century, particularly regarding women's rights and property ownership.
Inheriting and restoring family estates
Publishing extensive diaries detailing her life
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