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The Lady Masham | |
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Keeper of the Privy Purse | |
In office 1711–1714 | |
Monarch | Anne |
Preceded by | The Duchess of Marlborough |
Succeeded by | Caspar Henning |
Personal details | |
Born | Abigail Hill c. 1670 London, England |
Died | High Laver, Essex, England | 6 December 1734 (aged c. 64)
Resting place | High Laver, Essex |
Spouse | |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Francis Hill Elizabeth Jennings |
Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham (née Hill; c. 1670 – 6 December 1734), was an English courtier. She was a favourite of Queen Anne, and a cousin of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough.