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| motherrank = Marchioness of Raulings | | motherrank = Marchioness of Raulings | ||
| yodeb = 1774 | | yodeb = 1774 | ||
| dowry = | | dowry = £30,000 | ||
| noblehouse = [[Dukedom of Welby]], [[Marquessate of Raulings]] | | noblehouse = [[Dukedom of Welby]], [[Marquessate of Raulings]] | ||
| yomar = 1775 | | yomar = 1775 | ||
| spouse = Theodore Rossington | | spouse = Theodore Rossington | ||
| spouserank = 6th Duke of Welby | | spouserank = 6th Duke of Welby | ||
| yowid = | | yowid = 1805 | ||
| issue = [[Hugh Rossington]], [[Daniel Rossington]] | | issue = [[Hugh Rossington]], [[Daniel Rossington]] | ||
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== Family == | == Family == | ||
Miranda Rossington is the younger sister of [[Thomas Grafton]], Marquess of Raulings, and is the twin sister of [[Lady Francesca]]. Her twin married Mr. Barnaby Palmer, a local Leichestershire landowner | Miranda Rossington is the younger sister of [[Thomas Grafton]], Marquess of Raulings, and is the twin sister of [[Francesca Grafton|Lady Francesca]]. Her twin married Mr. Barnaby Palmer, a local Leichestershire landowner. Miranda is the aunt of played characters [[Katharine Steele]], [[Julianne Grafton]] and [[Jemima Palmer]]. | ||
She is the widow of Theodore Rossington, and is the mother of [[Hugh Rossington]] and [[Daniel Rossington]]. She is grandmother to [[Madalene Rossington]]. | She is the widow of Theodore Rossington, and is the mother of [[Hugh Rossington]] and [[Daniel Rossington]]. She is grandmother to [[Madalene Rossington]]. | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Miranda grew up with an elder brother, a twin sister and a younger sister, ensuring that she was never alone in her life. While she may have resented her family's presence at times, she truly enjoyed being with her siblings. She was closest with her twin, Francesca, and they often spent their days lazing about Raulings Park, dreaming of what life would be like once they were married and had children. Miranda had always thought that she would perhaps marry an Earl or maybe a Marquess, while her sister seemed quite happy to marry a local landowner, a Mr. Barnaby Palmer, something Miranda would never understand. Following her debut, she attracted the attention of the Duke of Welby, and he proposed marriage to her at the beginning of her second season. It seemed that Miranda would achieve the fairytale life that she had always dreamed of, even if true love wasn't part of her marriage. She and her husband developed a cordial relationship following the birth of [[Hugh Rossington]] and [[Daniel Rossington]], successfully securing the succession of the Welby title. Miranda was quite happy to spend time with her children, and as they grew older, she became very involved in society events, pushing herself to the forefront of society. Following her widowhood in 1805, she was happy to accept another member into her family, that of her daughter-in-law, [[Jane Rossington]]. Jane would only be a part of her family for 4 years, however, as she passed away in 1809 giving birth to her daughter, [[Madalene Rossington]]. | |||
== Present Day (1811) == | |||
Miranda currently resides at the Welby Estate, seat of the [[Dukedom of Welby]], with her son [[Hugh Rossington]] and granddaughter [[Madalene Rossington]]. She does plan on traveling to London at some point in the Season to check on her son, [[Daniel Rossington]] and his quest to find a suitable wife. She will also want to visit her brother and nieces. | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:11, 27 December 2017
Miranda Cordelia Rossington, born Lady Miranda Grafton, is the Dowager Duchess of Welby, and the widow of Theodore Rossington, the 6th Duke of Welby. She is the mother of Hugh Rossington and Daniel Rossington, and the grandmother of Madalene Rossington. She is a NPC created by Izzie.
As with all NPCs, the PB for this character is only tentative, and can be used for an actual character.
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| Portrayed by Julie Andrews | |
| Full Name | Miranda Cordelia Rossington (nee Grafton) |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | Dukedom of Welby, Marquessate of Raulings |
| Date of Birth | January 1, 1756 |
| Father | Julian Grafton |
| Father's Rank | Marquess of Raulings |
| Mother | Caroline Hissop |
| Mother's Rank | Marchioness of Raulings |
| Town Residence | {{{residence}}} |
| Year of Debut | 1774 |
| Dowry | £30,000 |
| Year of Marriage | 1775 |
| Spouse | Theodore Rossington |
| Spouse's Rank | 6th Duke of Welby |
| Issue | Hugh Rossington, Daniel Rossington |
Family
Miranda Rossington is the younger sister of Thomas Grafton, Marquess of Raulings, and is the twin sister of Lady Francesca. Her twin married Mr. Barnaby Palmer, a local Leichestershire landowner. Miranda is the aunt of played characters Katharine Steele, Julianne Grafton and Jemima Palmer.
She is the widow of Theodore Rossington, and is the mother of Hugh Rossington and Daniel Rossington. She is grandmother to Madalene Rossington.
Biography
Miranda grew up with an elder brother, a twin sister and a younger sister, ensuring that she was never alone in her life. While she may have resented her family's presence at times, she truly enjoyed being with her siblings. She was closest with her twin, Francesca, and they often spent their days lazing about Raulings Park, dreaming of what life would be like once they were married and had children. Miranda had always thought that she would perhaps marry an Earl or maybe a Marquess, while her sister seemed quite happy to marry a local landowner, a Mr. Barnaby Palmer, something Miranda would never understand. Following her debut, she attracted the attention of the Duke of Welby, and he proposed marriage to her at the beginning of her second season. It seemed that Miranda would achieve the fairytale life that she had always dreamed of, even if true love wasn't part of her marriage. She and her husband developed a cordial relationship following the birth of Hugh Rossington and Daniel Rossington, successfully securing the succession of the Welby title. Miranda was quite happy to spend time with her children, and as they grew older, she became very involved in society events, pushing herself to the forefront of society. Following her widowhood in 1805, she was happy to accept another member into her family, that of her daughter-in-law, Jane Rossington. Jane would only be a part of her family for 4 years, however, as she passed away in 1809 giving birth to her daughter, Madalene Rossington.
Present Day (1811)
Miranda currently resides at the Welby Estate, seat of the Dukedom of Welby, with her son Hugh Rossington and granddaughter Madalene Rossington. She does plan on traveling to London at some point in the Season to check on her son, Daniel Rossington and his quest to find a suitable wife. She will also want to visit her brother and nieces.