Gwladys Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon

Constance Gwladys Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon (22 April 1859 – 28 October 1917[1]), was a British patron of the arts.

She married St George Lowther, 4th Earl of Lonsdale, and had a daughter, Gladys Mary Juliet.

[2] After Lonsdale's death she married Oliver Robinson, 2nd Marquess of Ripon, then known by his courtesy title of Earl de Grey.

Lady Ripon was a patron of the arts, supporting the restoration of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

[4] She exerted great influence through the impresario Augustus Harris, because of her ability to persuade important people to purchase season tickets in advance.

The Marchioness of Ripon by Adolf de Meyer ,1910