William and Emma Hamilton [ Aristocracy / Travel ]
… the ‘Modern Pliny of Vesuvius’, 4 Sir William explored the volcano, then sent letters back to the Royal Society in England detailing his observations of Vesuvius, where they were read aloud, together with drawings and rock samples. In … area would integrate these networks. Suffering from ill health, Lady Catherine died in 1782. Sir William travelled to England to bury her and settle her estate. There, he met his nephew’s mistress, Emma Hart. Born Amy (or Emy) Lyon in or … by the gossip, conjecture, and caricature brought about by their living arrangement, the ménage à trois toured England and continued to host suppers at their home until Sir William’s death in 1803. Sir William left the bulk of his …
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