Elizabeth Fane

Lady Elizabeth Fane born Elizabeth Brydges (1510 – 1568) was an English writer and literary patron. Life She was born in about 1510, the daughter of Rouland Brugge, died 1540, and Margery Kelom. She married Ralph Vane and in 1550 they were given Penshurst Place by the King. Her husband was executed for plotting to kill John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland in February 1552. Penshurst Place was given to Sir William Sidney their household goods in their house at Westminster went to Sir John Gate, a follower of Northumberland. She was in a weak position and when Queen Mary came to power she had many Protestants arrested. She risked her own freedom and life by offering the prisoners support.