The Lamb Family
Emily was born in 1787 to Peniston Lamb and his wife Elizabeth (née Milbanke). Due to her mother's numerous affairs, her paternity was never verified, and has been described as " shrouded in mystery". The Lamb family had been politically prominent since the mid-18th century, reaching their zenith of influence in Emily's generation. Her father was made Viscount Melbourne in 1781. Her eldest brother, William Lamb twice held the premiership of England, while another brother, Frederick Lamb was a noted diplomat, and a third, George Lamb was a minor playwright and journalist of the era. The Lambs were closely linked with the Whig party, and were intimates of Queen Victoria. There was a lifelong bond between William and Emily; by contrast she detested his wife Lady Caroline Lamb ( whom she called "that little beast").
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