Helen Lady Dufferin - 1
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Helen Lady Dufferin - 1
HELEN SELINA, baroness DUFFERIN (nee Sheridan) writer, wife of Price Blackwood, fourth baron; later she will be countess of Clifford. Date: 1807 - 1867
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1807 1867 Baron Baroness Blackwood Clifford Countess Dufferin Fourth Helen Price Selina Sheridan
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1. Title: "Helen, Lady Dufferin (née Sheridan): A Literary and Noble Lady of the Victorian Era" Helen, Lady Dufferin, born as Helen Selina Sheridan on the 18th of January 1807, was a prolific writer and an esteemed member of the Victorian aristocracy. Daughter of Thomas Sheridan, an Irish barrister, and his wife Selina, she was raised in a literary and intellectual household that nurtured her passion for writing. In her early years, Lady Dufferin wrote under the pseudonym "Laura Seymour," publishing several novels and stories in popular magazines. Her works were admired for their wit, charm, and insightful commentary on the social norms of the time. One of her most famous novels, "The Bride's Fortune," was published in 1839 and became a bestseller. In 1838, Lady Dufferin married Price Blackwood, the fourth Baron Dufferin, and became a member of the British nobility. The marriage brought her into the highest circles of Victorian society, providing her with a wealth of material for her writing. Her experiences as a noblewoman were later chronicled in her memoirs, "Recollections of a Happy Life," which offer a unique perspective on the social and political events of the era. In 1861, her husband was created Earl of Clifford, and Lady Dufferin became the Countess of Clifford. She continued to write until her death on the 28th of October 1867, leaving behind a significant body of work that reflects the social, cultural, and historical context of the Victorian era. This photograph captures Lady Dufferin in her later years, with an air of elegance and refinement that belies her sharp intellect and keen insight. Her life serves as a reminder of the complexities and contradictions of Victorian society, where literature, aristocracy, and social commentary intertwined to create a rich and enduring cultural legacy.
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