Tag: Lady Coventry

09 Portraits, PORTRAIT OF A LADY, Some Old Time Beauties – Maria Gunning, Countess of Coventry, with Footnotes. #195

Mar 28, 2022

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Maria Gunning, Countess of Coventry (1733–30 September 1760) was a famous London beauty and society hostess during the reign of King George II. Born Maria Gunning in Hemingford Grey, Huntingdonshire, Maria’s beginnings were humble. She would go on to become one of the most celebrated beauties of her day… Please follow link for full post