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English countesses by marriage

  • Mary Percy, Countess of NorthumberlandLady Mary Talbot entered the world as one of eleven children born to George Talbot, 4th Earl of Shrewsbury. Her father's first wife was Anne Hastings, a…
  • Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of WiltshireElizabeth Boleyn entered the world around 1480 within the wealthy Howard family. Her father was Sir Thomas Howard, who later became the 2nd Duke of Norfolk.
  • Elizabeth Somerset, Countess of Worcester (1502–1565)Elizabeth Browne entered the world in 1502 as the daughter of Sir Anthony Browne and his wife Lucy. Her father served Henry VIII with trusted loyalty while…
  • Elizabeth Tilney, Countess of SurreyElizabeth Tilney entered the world at Ashwellthorpe Hall before 1445. She was the only child of Sir Frederick Tilney and Elizabeth Cheney.
  • Elizabeth BlountThe Blount family held lands at Kinlet in Shropshire, a quiet corner of England far from the noise of London. Sir John Blount served as a loyal servant to…