Maria, Lady Thynne | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Tuchet 1578 |
| Died | 1611 |
| Nationality | English |
| Other names | "Mall" |
| Occupation | gentlewoman |
| Known for | a romance similar to "Romeo and Juliet" and the legal dispute |
| Spouse | Thomas Thynne |
| Children | Two |
| Parent | Lord Audley |
Maria, Lady Thynne born Maria Tuchet nicknamed "Mall" (1578 – 1611) was an English gentlewoman whose marriage was against her and her husband's family's wishes and this led to a long legal dispute. It is possible that this story influenced Shakespeare to start to rewrite the Italian story of Romeo and Juliet. Maria and her mother-in-law's correspondence is extant and gives an insight into their disagreement.