Frances Walsingham

About

English countess (c.1567-1633)

Quick Facts

Name: Frances Walsingham
Born: 1567
Died: 1631-02-13
Occupation: lady-in-waiting
Citizenship: England
Birthplace: England

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpousePhilip Sidney1583 — 1586
SpouseRobert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex1590 — 1601
SpouseRichard Burke, 4th Earl of ClanricardeFrom 1603

Family

FatherFrancis Walsingham
MotherUrsula St. Barbe
ChildRobert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
ChildUlick Burke, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde
ChildFrances Seymour, Duchess of Somerset

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q1983356 ↗
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Facts retrieved 31 Oct 2026, 17:43 UTC.