Catherine Manners, Duchess of Rutland

Catherine was the daughter of Baptist Noel, 3rd Viscount Campden, and his wife, the former Lady Elizabeth Bertie.

[2] His second wife, Lady Diana Bruce, died in childbirth in 1672, after less than a year of marriage.

He inherited his father's earldom in 1679 and was raised to a dukedom in 1703, making Catherine the first to hold the title of Duchess of Rutland.

[3] The duke died in 1711, at the family seat, Belvoir Castle.

[4] Catherine's portrait was painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller.