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Lady Caroline Lamb: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Lady Caroline Lamb? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Lady Caroline Lamb
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Lady Caroline Lamb (née Ponsonby; 13 November 1785 – 25 January 1828) was an Anglo-Irish aristocrat and novelist, best known for Glenarvon, a Gothic novel. In 1812, she had an affair with Lord Byron, whom she described as "mad, bad, and dangerous to know". Her husband was the Honourable William Lamb, who after her death became 2nd Viscount Melbourne and British prime minister.

Quick facts about Lady Caroline Lamb

  • Full name: Lady Caroline Lamb
  • Born: 1785-11-13
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q235665

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Who is Lady Caroline Lamb?

Lady Caroline Lamb (née Ponsonby; 13 November 1785 – 25 January 1828) was an Anglo-Irish aristocrat and novelist, best known for Glenarvon, a Gothic novel.

What nationality is Lady Caroline Lamb?

Lady Caroline Lamb is United Kingdom.

When was Lady Caroline Lamb born?

Lady Caroline Lamb was born on 1785-11-13.

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