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Darcy Maxwell

1743 – 1810

Née Brisbane (1742/3–1810), follower of Methodism and philanthropist

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Lived 1743 – 1810 (aged 66–67). Darcy Maxwell was a British philanthropist.

Darcy Maxwell, born Darcy Brisbane; became Lady Maxwell of Pollok (1743 – 2 July 1810) was a British follower of Methodism and a philanthropist. She started a poor school in Edinburgh and several Sunday Schools and she left a large diary.

Life Maxwell was born in Brisbane in Largs in Scotland. By the time she was nineteen she was a mother and a widow as Walter died on 29 April 1762 and only weeks later their baby son, Sir John, died. Her husband's title went to her brother-in-law (now) Sir James Maxwell. She took this disaster as a signal from God and despite proposals of remarriage she decided to devote her life to religious causes. Maxwell established several Sunday Schools. Two were in Edinburgh and one was in London. The other biography was by William Atherton and was published in 1838.

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Important facts

Born
1743, Largs
Birth century
Occupation
Also known as
Darcy Brisbane, arcy, Lady Maxwell of Pollok, D'Arcy Brisbane

Family & relationships

Spouse
Maxwell Macdonald baronets
Child
Maxwell Macdonald baronets

People in Darcy Maxwell's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Darcy Maxwell?

née Brisbane (1742/3–1810), follower of Methodism and philanthropist

When was Darcy Maxwell born?

Darcy Maxwell was born in 1743 in Largs.

When did Darcy Maxwell die?

Darcy Maxwell died on 2 July 1810 in Edinburgh.

What was Darcy Maxwell's occupation?

Darcy Maxwell was a philanthropist.

What nationality was Darcy Maxwell?

Darcy Maxwell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Darcy Maxwell

· Wikidata: Q18954131

· DBpedia: Darcy Maxwell

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