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Emma was born at [[Fallbrooke House]], the family seat near Andover, Hampshire, in May 1790. Her childhood was a happy one; she was close to both her brothers but especially to John, the closest to her in age. Things changed in 1802, when Emma was twelve: their uncle bought John his Colours and he joined the Army as an Ensign in the 45th Regiment of Foot. With the loss of her brother to the Army, and her growing maturity, it was time for Emma to settle down and begin the business of acquiring enough accomplishments and polish that she could enter Society without drawing down the disapproval of the Ton. | Emma was born at [[Fallbrooke House]], the family seat near Andover, Hampshire, in May 1790. Her childhood was a happy one; she was close to both her brothers but especially to John, the closest to her in age. Things changed in 1802, when Emma was twelve: their uncle bought John his Colours and he joined the Army as an Ensign in the 45th Regiment of Foot. With the loss of her brother to the Army, and her growing maturity, it was time for Emma to settle down and begin the business of acquiring enough accomplishments and polish that she could enter Society without drawing down the disapproval of the Ton. | ||
== Society Life == | |||
Emma debuted in 1807, at the age of seventeen, and was presented at Court. The family spent the Season of 1808 in London, but went to Bath the following year. It was during this season that she became engaged to Viscount Ravenshaw, the elder son of the Earl of Amersham, which was acknowledged to be a good match. Unfortunately, Lord Ravenshaw was thrown from his horse and killed a month before the wedding was due to take place. Emma went into mourning, as appropriate for a bereaved fiancee, and spent the Season of 1810 in the country. | |||
She has recently come back into Society, travelling to Town with her parents and eldest brother. She will celebrate her twenty-first birthday this Season, and has hopes of finding a suitable husband before the end of the season. | |||
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| Portrayed by Kate Beckinsale | |
| Full Name | Emma Charlotte Vickery |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | Viscountcy of Saltash |
| Date of Birth | 12th May, 1790 |
| Father | James Vickery |
| Father's Rank | Viscount Saltash |
| Mother | Charlotte Vickery |
| Mother's Rank | Viscountess Saltash |
| Town Residence | {{{residence}}} |
| Year of Debut | 1807 |
| Dowry | £30,000 |
Emma Vickery is the youngest child, and only daughter, of James Vickery, the third Viscount Saltash and his wife Charlotte. She is closest to her brother John, who is away in Spain serving with the 60th Rifles, and writes to him frequently. She is played by Sharpie.
Family
Father: James Vickery, third Viscount Saltash
Mother: Charlotte Vickery (nee von Alfeld), Viscountess Saltash
Brothers: Robert (b. 1782), John (b. 1785)
Childhood
Emma was born at Fallbrooke House, the family seat near Andover, Hampshire, in May 1790. Her childhood was a happy one; she was close to both her brothers but especially to John, the closest to her in age. Things changed in 1802, when Emma was twelve: their uncle bought John his Colours and he joined the Army as an Ensign in the 45th Regiment of Foot. With the loss of her brother to the Army, and her growing maturity, it was time for Emma to settle down and begin the business of acquiring enough accomplishments and polish that she could enter Society without drawing down the disapproval of the Ton.
Society Life
Emma debuted in 1807, at the age of seventeen, and was presented at Court. The family spent the Season of 1808 in London, but went to Bath the following year. It was during this season that she became engaged to Viscount Ravenshaw, the elder son of the Earl of Amersham, which was acknowledged to be a good match. Unfortunately, Lord Ravenshaw was thrown from his horse and killed a month before the wedding was due to take place. Emma went into mourning, as appropriate for a bereaved fiancee, and spent the Season of 1810 in the country.
She has recently come back into Society, travelling to Town with her parents and eldest brother. She will celebrate her twenty-first birthday this Season, and has hopes of finding a suitable husband before the end of the season.