Mary Campion

Mary Anne Campion
Born1687
Died19 May 1706(1706-05-19) (aged 18–19)
Occupationsperformer and mistress
Known forChild singer and dancer
PartnerWilliam Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire
ChildrenMary Anne Cavendish

Mary Campion or Mary Anne Campion (1687 – 19 May 1706) was a successful English singer and dancer whilst still a child. She gave this up to be the mistress of the elderly William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire. After she died in 1706 the Duke paid for an extravagant tomb but did not attend the funeral.

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