Elizabeth Hardwicke (countess of Shrewsbury)

   Bess of Hardwick, Elizabeth Hardwicke

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Elizabeth was born on 27 JUL 1527 in Hardwick, Ault Hucknall, Derbyshire, England, the daughter of Hardwicke and Elizabeth Leeke.

She died on 13 FEB 1607/08 in Hardwick, Ault Hucknall, Derbyshire, England.

She had four marriages/partners. Her first husband was Robert Barley, who she married in 1543. The place has not been found. They had no known children.

Her second husband was sir William Cavendish, who she married on 20 Aug 1547 in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England. Their eight known children were Henry (1550-1616), Frances (1548-?), Temperance (?-?), Elizabeth (c1557-1582), Mary (?-?), Lucretia (?-?), William (1552-1626) and sir Charles (1553-1617).

Her third husband was sir William St. Loe, who she married on ABT 27 AUG 1559. The place has not been found. They had no known children.

Her fourth husband was George Talbot, who she married on 9 Feb 1568 in Sheffield, West Riding, Yorkshire, England. They had no known children.

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