 | Charles Bucke - 1839 - 406 页
...the country." The first exercise of the queen's power was to nominate Prince George of Denmark ther husband) generalissimo and lord high admiral ; and,...and her two daughters were nominated ladies of the bed-chamocr. As to the administration, — it was now formed upon the principles of Marlborough and... | |
 | John Heneage Jesse - 1843 - 526 页
...wife's employments. The Duchess, it may be remarked, held at one and the same time, the offices of Groom of the Stole, Mistress of the Robes, and Keeper of the Privy Purse. The two former appointments, immediately on her dismissal, were conferred on the Duchess of Somerset... | |
 | John Heneage Jesse - 1843 - 530 页
...Apology." — Horace Walpole's opinion of the Duchess's beauty. — She is appointed by Queen Anne Groom of the Stole, Mistress of the Robes, and Keeper of the Privy Purse. — Her unbounded influence at Court. — Causes of her subsequent fall. — Her insolent bearing to... | |
 | William Harrison Ainsworth - 1844 - 656 页
...were seconded by her royal mistress, from whom she obtained, besides large pensions, the places of groom of the stole, mistress of the robes, and keeper of the great and home parks and of the privy purse, while gshe extended her family influence by uniting her... | |
 | William Harrison Ainsworth - 1844 - 1040 页
...were seconded by her royal mistress, from whom she obtained, besides large pensions, the places of groom of the stole, mistress of the robes, and keeper of the great and home parks and of the privy purse, while she extended her family influence by uniting her... | |
 | Francis Lancelott - 1858 - 604 页
...British forces at home and ahroad; and shortly afterwards, master of the horse. His countess was also made groom of the stole, mistress of the robes, and keeper of the privy purse." The Commons settled upon Anne, for life, the like sum which they had granted to his late Maj esty,AVilliam... | |
 | William Henry Davenport Adams - 1865 - 328 页
...at home and abroad. The countess received the RangerVOL. II. P ship of Windsor Park, and was named Groom of the Stole, Mistress of the Robes, and Keeper of the Privy Purse. Her daughters were nominated Ladies of the Bedchamber. Godolphin became Lord High Treasurer, and the... | |
 | George Scharf - 1877 - 360 页
...was finally supplanted in the Queen's favour by her cousin, Mrs. Masham. She had held the offices of Groom of the Stole, Mistress of the Robes, and Keeper of the Privy Purse. Her last interview with the Queen took place April 6th, 1710. She wrote a memoir of her own conduct.... | |
 | Famous people - 1883 - 552 页
...Sarah's tactics were more fair and open. The Countess of Marlborough was placed in the courtly offices of Groom of the Stole, Mistress of the Robes, and Keeper of the Privy Seal ; whilst two of her daughters were made Ladies of the Bedchamber ; and Lord Godolphin, whose heir... | |
 | Leslie Stephen - 1887 - 482 页
...captaingeneral of the forces (15 March), and (26 June) master-general of the ordnance. The countess became groom of the stole, mistress of the robes, and keeper of the privy purse. The rangership of Windsor Park, previously held by the Duke of Portland, was also bestowed upon Lady... | |
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Groom of the Stole, Mistress of the Robes and Keeper of the Privy Purse... 
