Mary Gladstone

Mary Drew
Mary Gladstone
Born
Mary Gladstone

(1847-11-23)23 November 1847
Died1 January 1927(1927-01-01) (aged 79)
SpouseRev. Harry Drew
ChildrenDorothy (Dossie) Mary Catherine Drew (1890-1982)
Parents

Mary Drew (née Gladstone; 23 November 1847 – 1 January 1927) was a political secretary, writer, and hostess. She was the daughter of the British prime minister William Ewart Gladstone, and achieved notability as his advisor, confidante and private secretary. She also attained a fair degree of political influence by controlling access to him.