Elizabeth Darrell (maid-of-honour)

Elizabeth Darrell (maid-of-honour)

Elizabeth Darrell (born c.1513) was the long-term mistress and muse of Sir Thomas Wyatt. They had at least one child, Francis. Wyatt was married to Elizabeth Brooke, Lady Wyatt who had committed adultery, resulting in their separation. She was later rumoured to have been involved with Henry VIII.

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