Death and Children
In 1865, Lord Palmerston died, and Lady Palmerston followed him four years later. She was survived by her three sons and two daughters, all born during her marriage to Lord Cowper, although one of the daughters, Emily, was believed to have been fathered by Palmerston, and her son William may have been fathered by Pozzo di Borgo. They were:
- George Cowper, 6th Earl Cowper
- William Cowper-Temple, 1st Baron Mount Temple
- Charles
- Frances Jocelyn, Viscountess Jocelyn
- Emily, who married Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury.
Read more about this topic: Emily Lamb, Lady Cowper
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