Mary Vcts. Doneraile
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Mary Vcts. Doneraile
MARY ANNE GRACE LOUISA, viscountess DONERAILE, (nee Lenox-Conyngham) wife of Hayes St Leger, fourth viscount. Date: ? - 1907
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Anne Conyngham Fourth Grace Hayes Leger Louisa Viscount Viscountess 1907 Lenox
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In this elegant and captivating portrait, Mary Anne Grace Louisa Lenox-Conyngham, Viscountess Doneraile, is depicted in all her grace and beauty. Born in the late 1800s as the daughter of the Earl of Mountcharles and Lady Blanche Lenox-Conyngham, Mary Anne Grace Louisa was the niece of the 6th Marquess Conyngham and the great-granddaughter of the 1st Marquess Conyngham, who was also the Governor-General of Canada from 1867 to 1869. Mary Anne Grace Louisa married Hayes St Leger, the fourth Viscount Doneraile, in 1892. The Viscount was the eldest son of the third Viscount Doneraile and his wife, Lady Elizabeth St Leger. The couple's marriage brought together two prominent Irish families, the Lenox-Conynghams and the St Legers. This photograph, taken in 1907, captures Mary Anne Grace Louisa in her prime. She is dressed in a stunning gown with intricate beading and lace detailing, accessorized with a pearl necklace and earrings. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo, adorned with a delicate floral headpiece. Mary Anne Grace Louisa's expressive eyes and poised demeanor exude confidence and sophistication. The portrait is a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Irish aristocracy during the late Victorian era. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged, a time when titles and social status carried great weight. The photograph is a valuable historical record of Mary Anne Grace Louisa's life and her place in Irish society during this period. Mary Anne Grace Louisa's life was not without tragedy. Her husband, Hayes St Leger, died in 1915, leaving her a widow at a relatively young age. She went on to marry again, to Sir John Henry O'Brien, in 1918. Mary Anne Grace Louisa passed away in 1953, leaving behind a rich and fascinating history that continues to captivate us today. This photograph serves as a reminder of her beauty, elegance, and the social and historical significance of her life.
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