Person    | Female  Born 27/7/1851  Died 19/11/1890

Hannah Primrose, Countess of Rosebery

Categories: Philanthropy

Countries: Scotland

In 1874, on the death of her father, Mayer de Rothschild, she became the richest woman in Britain. Married 5th Earl of Rosebery, who, after her death, achieved his ambition of becoming Prime Minister, largely due to her support and drive.

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Hannah Primrose, Countess of Rosebery

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St Martin's Gardens

St Martin's Gardens, laid out as public grounds by the Vestry of St. Pancras....

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