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The Hon Elizabeth Meynell (nee Elizabeth Shepheard Ingram) (1762-1817) by John Hoppner (1758-1810), 29¼ X 24 (74 X 61)

Elizabeth was the third daughter of Charles, ninth and last Viscount Irwin. In 1782 she married Hugo Meynell Esq of Hoar Cross, Staffordshire, son of Hugo Meynell Esq of Bradle, MP for Lichfield. Her father in-law was the celebrated founder of modern fox hunting in Britain. Her eldest son, Hugo Charles, succeeded his aunt, Lady William Gordon, as the owner of Temple Newsam on the latter's death in 1841.

Temple Newsam 1996.0026

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