Elizabeth Longford

Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford, better known as Elizabeth Longford (August 30, 1906 - October 23, 2002) was a British author, born Elizabeth Harman. She took her Master's degree at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. On November 3, 1931, she married Francis Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford. Her books include Victoria R.I. (1964), Eminent Victorian Women (1981), and Royal Throne: The Future of the Monarchy (1993).

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August 30 - 1906 - October 23 - 2002 - British - Author - Master's degree - Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford - November 3 - 1931 - Francis Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford - Victoria R.I. - 1964 - Eminent Victorian Women - 1993

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She and her husband (who died in August 2001 at the age of 95) were both devout Roman Catholics and avid social reformers. They had eight children, among them the writers Antonia Fraser, Rachel Billington, and Thomas Pakenham.

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Antonia Fraser - Thomas Pakenham

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