Harriet Mellon
The Duchess of St Albans | |
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Portrait of Harriet Mellon by William Beechey, c.1815 | |
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| Born | Harriet (or Harriot) Mellon 11 November 1777 |
| Died | 6 August 1837 (aged 59) |
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Harriet Beauclerk, Duchess of St Albans (alternative spelling: Harriot; née Mellon; 11 November 1777 – 6 August 1837) was an Irish actress who starred at Drury Lane. She was successively the wife of banker Thomas Coutts and then of William Beauclerk, 9th Duke of St Albans. She was widely celebrated for her beauty, and she was painted by George Romney and Sir Thomas Lawrence.