Emma Lady Hamilton

Emma, Lady Hamilton (26 April 1765; baptised 12 May 1765 – 15 January 1815) is best remembered as the mistress of Lord Nelson and as the muse of George Romney. She was born Amy Lyon in Ness near Neston, Cheshire, England, the daughter of Henry Lyon, a blacksmith who died when she was two months old. She was raised by her mother, the former Mary Kidd, at Hawarden, and received no formal education. She later changed her name to Emma Hart.

Personal facts

Emma Lady Hamilton
Alias (AKA)Amy Lyon
Birth dateApril 26, 1765
Birth place
Cheshire , England , Neston
cause of death
Liver failure
Date of deathJanuary 15, 1815
Place of death
Calais , France
Spouse
Children
Horatia Nelson
Known for
Mistress (lover)
TitleLady

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External resources

  1. http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever/index.asp
  2. http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/picture-of-month/displaypicture.asp?venue=7&id=119