Elizabeth Villiers

Elizabeth Villiers (c. 1657- April 19, 1733), was the daughter of Colonel Sir Edward Villiers of Richmond and his wife, Frances Howard. Her maternal grandfather was Theophilus Howard, 2nd Earl of Suffolk. Her mother was governess to the princesses Mary and Anne, and secured place and influence for her children in Mary's household.

Further Reading

• Rachel Weil, ?Villiers , Elizabeth, countess of Orkney (c.1657-1733)?, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford University Press, 2004) - available online to those with a subscription.