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Barbara Palmer, also known as Barbara Villiers, was a royal mistress of King Charles II of England and the mother of five of his acknowledged illegitimate children. She was a prominent figure in the Restoration court and was known as "The Uncrowned Queen" for her influence over the King.
Barbara Villiers (*noviembre de 1641-†9 de octubre de 1709), primera duquesa de Cleveland y amante del rey Carlos II de Inglaterra, más conocida por su título de condesa de Castlemaine. Infancia. Hija única del noble caballero Williams Villiers (2º Vizconde de Grandison) y de la noble dama Mary Bayning.
15 de jul. de 2011 · Barbara Villiers ascendió desde una familia noble arruinada al lecho del rey que trajo la Restauración monárquica a Inglaterra. La duquesa de Cleveland fue una de la larga lista de amantes del alegre monarca, al que dio 5 hijos.
Learn about the life and legacy of Barbara Villiers, a mistress of Charles II and mother of several of his illegitimate children. Find out how she rose to political influence, became a Roman Catholic, and had a turbulent marriage history.
Learn about the life and scandals of Barbara Villiers, the Royalist beauty who became the lover and mother of six children of King Charles II. Discover how she used her influence, charm and wealth to survive in a dangerous age and to be hated and envied by the court.
Barbara Palmer was the favourite mistress of Charles II and a powerful courtier in the 17th century. See 35 portraits of her in various styles and formats, from oil paintings to mezzotints.
10 de feb. de 2023 · Learn how two of the Windsor Beauties, Frances Stuart and Barbara Villiers, had a close and possibly sexual relationship in the Restoration Court of Charles II. Explore the historical sources, portraits and cultural context of their story at Hampton Court Palace.
