The Socialite, Property Developer, Press Manipulator, and Bigamist Who Had Everyone in 18th Century Europe Talking

The Socialite, Property Developer, Press Manipulator, and Bigamist Who Had Everyone in 18th Century Europe Talking

Elizabeth Chudleigh was better known as the Duchess Countess. Her scandals exposed hypocrisy at the heart of European society.

By Catherine Ostler | February 17, 2022

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