Margaret Cavendish | |
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Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |
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Born | Margaret Lucas 1623 Colchester, Essex, England |
Died | 16 December 1673 London, England | (aged 49–50)
Buried | 7 January 1674 Westminster Abbey |
Spouse(s) | William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle |
Father | Sir Thomas Lucas |
Occupation | Scientist and author |
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (née Lucas; 1623 – 16 December 1673) was a prolific English philosopher, poet, scientist, fiction writer and playwright. In her lifetime she produced more than 12 original literary works, many of which became well known due to her high social status. This high social status allowed Margaret to meet and converse with some of the most important and influential minds of her time.[1]
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