NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Gordon, Jane Gordon, Duchess of, 1748-1812 NRA: Gordon Jane (1748-1812) nee Maxwell political hostess wife of 4th Duke of Gordon DNB: Gordon [née Maxwell], Jane, duchess of Gordon (1748/9-1812), political hostess and agricultural reformer LBT ID: DsGordo4 VIAF ID: 73365903 LOC ID: nb2003067056 | B/BAP: 1748 DIED: 1812-04-11 |
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One of London's most prominent hostesses; in 1767 she married Alexander Gordon, fourth
duke of Gordon. She was active in Tory politics and married three of her daughters to
dukes. | |