Anne Lennard Countess of Sussex Biography

Anne Lennard (née Palmer) Countess of Sussex (25 February 1661 – 16 May 1722) was the eldest daughter of Barbara Palmer mistress to King Charles II of England. She became the wife of Thomas Lennard 1st Earl of Sussex 15th Baron Dacre.Born Lady Anne Palmer in Westminster England she was the first child of Barbara Palmer who was married to Roger Palmer 1st Earl of Castlemaine and who was also a mistress of Charles II.