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Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland
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Also Known As Barbara Palmer • Countess of Castlemaine
Born 1641 • London • England
Died October 9, 1709 (aged 68) • Chiswick • England
Notable Family Members son Henry Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Grafton • son Charles Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Southampton
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