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Hester Lynch Piozzi: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Hester Lynch Salusbury • Mrs. Thrale • Harriet Lynch Thrale
Born January 27, 1740 • Wales
Died May 2, 1821 (aged 81) • Clifton • England

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Hester Lynch Piozzi, drawing by George Dance, 1793; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
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