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Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance

1825 – 1900

British gardener

Horticulturist
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Lived 1825 – 1900 (aged 74). Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance was a British horticulturist.

Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance (22 December 1825 – 24 October 1900), born Lady Mary Pleydell-Bouverie, was an English gardener. She was the daughter of William Pleydell-Bouverie, 3rd Earl of Radnor and Judith Anne St. John-Mildmay. She married Sir James Wilde in 1860, becoming Baroness Penzance on her husband's elevation to the peerage in 1869. The couple resided at Eashing Park, Godalming. She shared her husband's passion for roses and helped him in his rose breeding. One of his rose cultivars is named "Lady Penzance" in her honour. Lady Penzance died on 24 October 1900.

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Important facts

Born
22 December 1825
Birth century
19th century
Died
24 October 1900
Occupation
Horticulturist
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance?

British gardener

When was Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance born?

Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance was born on 22 December 1825.

When did Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance die?

Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance died on 24 October 1900.

What was Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance's occupation?

Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance was a horticulturist.

What nationality was Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance?

Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance

· Wikidata: Q6780959

· DBpedia: Mary Wilde, Baroness Penzance

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