person · 1851-1890

Hannah Primrose, Countess of Rosebery

Also known as Countess of Rosebery, Hannah de Rothschild.

Only child of Mayer Amschel; inherited Mentmore in 1874, becoming the richest woman in Britain, and married Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, in 1878.

Events

• Barings crisis - resident, side: civilian, 1890
• Baron Rothschild created - resident, side: civilian, 1885
• London dock strike - resident, side: civilian, 1889
• Overend, Gurney crisis - resident, side: civilian, 1866
• Purchase of the Suez Canal shares - resident, side: civilian, 1875