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'''Augusta Marie Landon''' is the third Marchioness of [[Beningborough]], and is the daughter of Nathanial and Amelia Marckwick, Earl and Countess of Barrow. | '''Augusta Marie Landon''', born Lady Augusta Marckwick, is the third Marchioness of [[Beningborough]], and is the daughter of Nathanial and Amelia Marckwick, Earl and Countess of Barrow. She is the grandmother of [[Juliet Landon]], and is an NPC created by [[Izzie]]. | ||
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| mother = Amelia Jane Marckwick (nee Moore) | | mother = Amelia Jane Marckwick (nee Moore) | ||
| motherrank = Countess of Barrow | | motherrank = Countess of Barrow | ||
| noblehouse = Earldom of Barrow, Marquessiate of Beningborough | | noblehouse = Earldom of [[Barrow]], Marquessiate of [[Beningborough]] | ||
| yodeb = 1760 | | yodeb = 1760 | ||
| dowry = £20,000 | | dowry = £20,000 | ||
| yomar = 1763 | | yomar = 1763 | ||
| spouse = Nicholas Landon | | spouse = Nicholas Landon | ||
| spouserank = Marquess of Beningborough | | spouserank = 3rd Marquess of Beningborough | ||
| yowid = 1784 | | yowid = 1784 | ||
| issue = | | issue = [[Edmond Landon]], [[Celia Powell]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Grandchildren''' | '''Grandchildren''' | ||
Augusta has a total of | Augusta has a total of six living grandchildren, five from Edmond, and one from the Celia. | ||
'''''Landon Grandchildren''''' | '''''Landon Grandchildren''''' | ||
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== Childhood (1743-1760)== | == Childhood (1743-1760)== | ||
The eldest of seven children, Augusta was always relied upon to set a good example for her elder siblings, though she rarely did. She enjoyed spending more time getting her younger siblings into trouble than helping them with anything, and as she grew older, flirted ceaselessly with almost any gentleman who caught her eye. Tutors were hired to educate Augusta and her three sisters in everything from painting to dancing, though it was eventually decided that Augusta should be taught in a seminary until she became less rebellious. Augusta was sent away at the age of fifteen, and returned home on her eighteenth birthday. Tamed somewhat by her three years away, Augusta still harboured a rebellious streak which would become evident following her debut in society. | |||
== Debut (1760) == | == Debut (1760) == | ||
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== Widowhood (1784-present) == | == Widowhood (1784-present) == | ||
== Present Day (1811-) == | == Present Day (1811-) == | ||
Revision as of 14:32, 7 July 2010
Augusta Marie Landon, born Lady Augusta Marckwick, is the third Marchioness of Beningborough, and is the daughter of Nathanial and Amelia Marckwick, Earl and Countess of Barrow. She is the grandmother of Juliet Landon, and is an NPC created by Izzie.
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| Portrayed by Judi Dench | |
| Full Name | Augusta Marie Landon (nee Marckwick) |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | Earldom of Barrow, Marquessiate of Beningborough |
| Date of Birth | March 4, 1743 |
| Father | Nathanial Marckwick |
| Father's Rank | Earl of Barrow |
| Mother | Amelia Jane Marckwick (nee Moore) |
| Mother's Rank | Countess of Barrow |
| Town Residence | {{{residence}}} |
| Year of Debut | 1760 |
| Dowry | £20,000 |
| Year of Marriage | 1763 |
| Spouse | Nicholas Landon |
| Spouse's Rank | 3rd Marquess of Beningborough |
| Year of Widowhood | 1784 |
| Issue | Edmond Landon, Celia Powell |
Family
Spouse & Children
Married Nicholas Landon, 3rd Marquess of Beningborough, in 1763. Their marriage produced a total of 5 children, though only 2 survived: Edmond Landon and Celia Powell.
Grandchildren
Augusta has a total of six living grandchildren, five from Edmond, and one from the Celia.
Landon Grandchildren
Powell Grandchildren
Lydia Powell (1793-1800)
Katherine Powell (1795 -)
Childhood (1743-1760)
The eldest of seven children, Augusta was always relied upon to set a good example for her elder siblings, though she rarely did. She enjoyed spending more time getting her younger siblings into trouble than helping them with anything, and as she grew older, flirted ceaselessly with almost any gentleman who caught her eye. Tutors were hired to educate Augusta and her three sisters in everything from painting to dancing, though it was eventually decided that Augusta should be taught in a seminary until she became less rebellious. Augusta was sent away at the age of fifteen, and returned home on her eighteenth birthday. Tamed somewhat by her three years away, Augusta still harboured a rebellious streak which would become evident following her debut in society.