Jane Digby

Jane Elizabeth Digby, Lady Ellenborough (3 April 1807 – 11 August 1881) was an English aristocrat who lived a scandalous life of romantic adventure, spanning decades and two continents. She had four husbands and many lovers, including King Ludwig I of Bavaria, his son King Otto of Greece, statesman Felix Schwarzenberg, and a Greek brigand general (Christodoulos Hatzipetros). She died in Damascus, Syria as the wife of Arab Sheikh Medjuel el Mezrab, who was 20 years her junior.

Personal facts

Jane Digby
Birth dateApril 03, 1807
Birth nameJane Elizabeth Digby
Birth place
Minterne Magna
Date of deathAugust 11, 1881
Place of death
Damascus
Resting place
Damascus
Parents
Henry Digby (Royal Navy officer)
Spouse
Edward Law 1st Earl of Ellenborough

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