Anne Caulfeild, Countess of Charlemont
The Countess of Charlemont | |
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Anne, Countess of Charlemont and her son James (Thomas Lawrence) | |
| Born | 1780 |
| Died | 1876 (aged 95–96) |
| Spouse(s) | Francis Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont |
| Father | William Bermingham |
| Mother | Mary Ruttledge |
Anne Caulfeild, Countess of Charlemont (née Bermingham; 1780–1876) was an Anglo-Irish courtier. She was the first Lady of the Bedchamber appointed by Queen Victoria on her accession, serving in that capacity from 1837–54.
She was a daughter of William Bermingham, Esq., of Ross Hill, Galway and his wife Mary (née Ruttledge). Her sister, Mary (d. 1840), married Nathaniel Clements, 2nd Earl of Leitrim (1768–1854) in 1800. In 1802 she married Francis Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont (1775–1863) (formerly 5th Viscount Charlemont), who was notoriously unfaithful to her.
Lady Charlemont supported Effie Gray in the annulment of her marriage to John Ruskin in 1854.