Celia Fiennes
Celia Fiennes | |
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Memorial plaque in Hackney | |
| Born | 7 June 1662 Newton Tony, Wiltshire, England |
| Died | 10 April 1741 (aged 78) Hackney, England |
| Parent(s) | Nathaniel Fiennes Frances Whitehead |
| Relatives | William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele (paternal grandfather) |
Celia Fiennes (7 June 1662 – 10 April 1741) was an English traveller and writer. She explored England on horseback at a time when travel for its own sake was unusual, especially for women.