Measure
Mary Fitton
About
possible Dark Lady of Shakespeare's sonnets
Quick Facts
- Name
- Mary Fitton
- Born
- 1578-06
- Died
- 1647
- Occupation
- maid of honour / lady-in-waiting
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Birthplace
- Gawsworth
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseWilliam PolwheleFrom 1607
- SpouseJohn Lougher
- PartnerWilliam Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke
- PartnerRichard Leveson
Family
- FatherEdward Fitton
- MotherAlice Holcroft
- SiblingAnne Newdigate
- ChildWalter Leveson
- ChildMary Polwhele
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q4948169 ↗
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