Ann Fenwick | |
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Born | 1724 |
Died | 28 April 1777 Hornby Hall And Barns Adjoining |
Nationality | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Known for | Court case |
Ann Fenwick (1724 – 28 April 1777) was a British Roman Catholic litigant and heir. She was left great wealth and defended her rights at the House of Lords when her brother-in-law tried to take advantage of the fact that she was neither male nor Protestant. She became a Catholic champion in Lancashire.