Countess of Pembroke

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Countess of Pembroke is a title that has been borne by several women throughout history, including:

  • Margaret Plantagenet (1346-1361), English princess
  • Anne Hastings (1355-1384), Lady of the Garter
  • Mary Herbert (1561-1621), one of the first English women to achieve a major reputation for her literary works, translations and literary patronage
  • Mary Herbert (circa 1594-1649), wife of William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke
  • Elizabeth Herbert (1737-1831), daughter of Charles Spencer and Elizabeth Trevor