Lady Eldrid Van Castlemann (December 15, 1768 – May 4, 1842) was a Danish Lady who abdicated to Canada in 1793 in an effort to avoid marriage to her brother.
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| Name | Castlemann, Lady Eldrid Van |
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| Short description | Danish noble |
| Date of birth | December 15, 1768 |
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| Date of death | May 4, 1842 |
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