Galentines Day Special: Duchess of Devonshire Part 1

Happy Galentines Day, everyone! Today we are revisiting the life of the fashion icon and all-around controversial lady, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. This episode is originally from 2020 when we first met and fell absolutely in love with the complicated woman that is Georgiana.

We explore the fascinating early life of one of England's most glamorous and controversial women - Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire. From her unconventional upbringing to her marriage to the Duke of Devonshire and her political activism, we delve deep into the life of this trailblazing queen.

Content warning for eating disorders, addiction issues, and miscarriages.

Time stamps:

01:38 Introducing Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire

02:43 Georgiana's Early Life and Education

07:09 Georgiana's Marriage to the Duke of Devonshire

16:30 Georgiana's Struggles and Life as a Duchess

23:01 The Duchess's Drinking Problem

25:23 The Duchess's Gambling Debts

26:29 The Miscarriage and its Aftermath

32:06 The Duchess as a Fashion Icon

37:55 The Duchess's Political Involvement

44:19 The Arrival of Lady Elizabeth Foster

Some sources:

• Sotheby's: First Lady of Fashion https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/first-lady-of-fashion-georgiana-duchess-of-devonshire
• Georgian: Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman https://www.amazon.com/Duchess-Amanda-Foreman/dp/0812979699

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