Henrietta Howard (née Hobart), Countess of Suffolk
(circa 1688-1767), Mistress of George II and architectural patronEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 9 portraits
Woman of the Bedchamber to the Princess of Wales; became mistress of George II; centre of a distinguished literary and courtly circle and close friend of Pope, Gay and Swift. Lord Pembroke designed her a Villa at Marble Hill, Twickenham, where she was a neighbour to Pope.
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