Countess Anne of Huntingdon Hastings-Stafford

Brief Life History of Anne of Huntingdon

Countess Anne of Huntingdon Hastings-Stafford was born in 1509, in Wiltshire, England. She married Richard Clifford in 1527, in Bobbing, Kent, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters.

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Richard Clifford
1505–1562
Countess Anne of Huntingdon Hastings-Stafford
1509–
Marriage: 1527
Hester Clifton Clifford
1528–
George Clifford
1535–1586
Edward Clifford
1541–1613
Catherine Clifford
1543–
Rowland Clifford
1546–1617

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    World Events (6)

    1549 · Book of Common Prayer

    Book of Common Prayer, a product of the English Reformation, was published in 1549 for assistance in the administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the Church of England. The book outlined morning, evening, and communion prayers and orders for baptism and marriage, thus making England a truly Protestant state.

    1558 · Act of Uniformity

    The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.

    1571 · The Royal Exchange is Organized

    The Royal Exchange was organized in January 1571 by Sir Thomas Gresham. Gresham is known as the father of English banking.

    Name Meaning

    variant of Anne , in common use as a given name in most European languages. Among people with a classical education, it has from time to time been associated with Virgil's Aeneid, where it is borne by the sister of Dido , Queen of Carthage. This Phoenician name may ultimately be of Semitic origin, and thus related to the biblical Anne. However, the connection, if it exists, is indirect rather than direct.

    Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

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