Stefan Zanović [ Travel / Art and Literature ]
… aliases. His circle of acquaintances included not only Giacomo Casanova and Lord Lincoln, but also Elizabeth Chudleigh, Duchess of Kingston , whose lover he became. News of the couple’s exploits and flamboyant lifestyle was followed with great interest in England and throughout Europe. Because of Zanović’s acquaintances on the one hand, and the Duchess’ acquaintances on the other, they were frequently at the centre of social life in various European circles. … of a pious pilgrim named Warta. At the same time, the British noble and courtier, Elizabeth Chudleigh (c. 1720-1788), Duchess of Kingston, was staying in Rome. The duchess was a famous British socialite, who had married a Royal Navy …
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