Mary Wortley Montagu

Mary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762) was a British explorer, poet and playwright.

Also recorded as Lady Mary Wortley Montagu; Mary Pierrepont; Lady Mary Pierrepont; Lady Mary Montague.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Mary PierreM.

Born at Nottingham in 1689, died at Nottingham in 1762.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is poetry and literary activity.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Lady Mary Wortley Montagu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q235121: Mary Wortley Montagu

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