Elizabeth Cooke, Lady Russell
Elizabeth Russell, Lady Russell | |
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| Born | Cooke c.1540 |
| Died | 1609 |
| Resting place | Church of All Saints, Bisham, Berkshire |
| Other names | formerly Hoby |
| Known for | First known female keeper of a castle, linguist |
| Spouse(s) | Sir Thomas Hoby John, Lord Russell |
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Elizabeth Russell, Lady Russell (née Cooke; formerly Hoby; c.1540–1609) was an English poet and noblewoman. She was an influential member of Queen Elizabeth I's court and was known in her time for her refined poetry as well as her musical talent. In 1596, she was a vocal opponent of the reconstruction of Blackfriars Theatre in that London district.