Catherine Gladstone (née Glynne)
(1812-1900), Philanthropist; wife of William Ewart GladstoneSitter in 47 portraits
Catherine Glynne married William Ewart Gladstone in 1838, and although their marriage was difficult at times, William relied on the support of his wife throughout his career. Catherine would run their household, offer political advice, and even sometimes act as his secretary, whilst raising their eight children. William greatly respected Catherine's opinion, and would write to her daily during their frequent periods apart. When she died in 1900, she was buried alongside her husband at Westminster Abbey.
Related People
- Richard Griffin (né Aldworth Neville), 2nd Baron Braybrooke (grandfather)
- Mary Drew (née Gladstone) (daughter)
- Herbert John Gladstone, 1st Viscount Gladstone (son)
- Henry Neville Gladstone, 1st Baron Gladstone of Hawarden (son)
- Constance Gertrude Gladstone (granddaughter)
- Evelyn Catherine Gladstone (granddaughter)
- Helen Gladstone (daughter)
- Stephen Deiniol Gladstone (grandson)
- Stephen Edward Gladstone (son)
- William Ewart Gladstone (husband)
- William Glynne Charles Gladstone (grandson)
- William Henry Gladstone (son)
- Sir Stephen Glynne, 9th Bt (brother)
- Mary Lyttelton (née Glynne), Lady Lyttelton (sister)
- Sir Neville Gerald Lyttelton (nephew)
- Dorothy Mary Catherine ('Dossie') Parish (née Drew) (granddaughter)
- Agnes Wickham (née Gladstone) (daughter)
- Lucy C. Wickham (granddaughter)
- Margaret Wickham (granddaughter)
- William G. Wickham (grandson)
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