Bess Hardwick

• Born in 1521
• Deceased in 1608, at the approximate age of 86 years

Parents

• John Hardwick (1495 - 1528)
• Elizabeth Leake (1498 - 1570)

Family

• Married with William Cavendish (c. 1505 - 1557), Member of Parliament for Thirsk in 1547, treasurer of the Chamber, issuing
  • Frances (1548 - 1632)
  • Henry (1550 - 1616)
  • William (1552 - 1626)
  • Charles (1553 - 1617)
  • Elizabeth (1555 - 1582)
  • Mary (1556 - 1632)