Anna Chamber

Anne Chamber, later known by her married name Anna Grenville-Temple, Countess Temple, died on 7 April 1777. She was an English noblewoman and poet.

Family and Early Life:

Anne Chamber and her elder sister, Mary, were co-heiresses to their parents' estate. Specific details regarding her date of birth or early life are not available in the provided information.

Marriage and Children:

On 7 May 1737, Anne Chamber married Richard Grenville-Temple, the 2nd Earl Temple. The marriage produced a single child, Elizabeth, who died at the age of four in 1742.

Financial Background:

Anne's dowry was reportedly £50,000. Her husband, Richard Grenville-Temple, was erroneously referred to as the richest man in England during this period. The couple reportedly had a large income, although precise figures are not provided.

Literary Contributions:

Anne Chamber is recognized for her poetry, which she began writing as an adult. Her poetry gained some acknowledgment during her lifetime, and in 1764, a collection of 100 of her poems was published by Horace Walpole’s company under the title "Poems" by "Anna Chamber."

Later Life and Death:

Anne Chamber died in Stowe, Buckinghamshire, in 1777, shortly after celebrating her 40th wedding anniversary.

Posthumous Publications:

In 1818, verses that she had sent to Lady Charles Spencer were published, reflecting the continued interest in her poetic work beyond her lifetime.

References:

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