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| Keywords: portrait stuart tudor 16th century 16thcentury 7th century 7thcentury britain england scotland nobility indoor Elizabeth Mordaunt (c.1633-1679), née Carey, was the daughter and sole heir of the Hon. Thomas Carey, Groom of the Bedchamber (and second son of Robert, 1st Earl of Monmouth) and his wife Margaret, daughter and heir of Sir Thomas Smith of Parson's Green. In around 1656, Elizabeth married John Mordaunt (1626-1675), second son of John, 1st Earl of Peterborough, and Elizabeth, daughter of William, Lord Howard of Effingham. John Mordaunt took a leading part in effecting the Restoration in 1660, and was knighted the same year in gratitude by the King. Elizabeth Mordaunt (c.1633-1679), née Carey, was the daughter and sole heir of the Hon. Thomas Carey, Groom of the Bedchamber (and second son of Robert, 1st Earl of Monmouth) and his wife Margaret, daughter and heir of Sir Thomas Smith of Parson's Green. In around 1656, Elizabeth married John Mordaunt (1626-1675), second son of John, 1st Earl of Peterborough, and Elizabeth, daughter of William, Lord Howard of Effingham. John Mordaunt took a leading part in effecting the Restoration in 1660, and was knighted the same year in gratitude by the King. | ||||
