Lady Caroline Lamb

About

English writer (1785-1828)

Quick Facts

Name: Lady Caroline Lamb
Born: 1785-11-13
Died: 1828-01-26
Occupation: poet / writer / novelist
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / United Kingdom
Birthplace: Dorset

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseWilliam Lamb, 2nd Viscount MelbourneFrom 1805

Family

FatherFrederick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough
MotherHenrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough
SiblingFrederick Cavendish Ponsonby
SiblingJohn Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough
SiblingWilliam Ponsonby, 1st Baron de Mauley

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

Notable Works

Glenarvonnovel by Lady Caroline Lamb
Graham Hamilton1822 novel
Ada Reis1823 novel

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q235665 ↗
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Facts retrieved 2 Nov 2026, 21:34 UTC.