Context: Material relating to Andrew Robinson Stoney,

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Main Creator:	Bowes, Andrew Robinson Stoney, 1747-1810
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Notes:	Andrew Robinson Stoney was an Irish serial adventurer, kidnapper, and possibly murderer, on whom Thackeray based the character of Barry Lyndon. He was suspected of playing a role in the death of his first wife, Hannah Newton, whom he had physically and financially abused. Shortly after her death he secured a marriage to the wealthy and newly widowed Countess of Strathmore after faking a scandal in the press and fighting a sham duel in her honour. After years of physical abuse the Countess escaped and launched a suit against him in 1785. In late 1786 he had her abducted and imprisoned for which he was subsequently jailed for 3 years. He later died in debtor's prison in 1810. Physical description: 3 items. more
Arrangement:	Fonds
Provenance:	Purchased from Bernard Quaritch, 2 May 2022.

Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Material relating to Andrew Robinson Stoney, 1768 and [undated].
Main Creator:	Bowes, Andrew Robinson Stoney, 1747-1810
Language:	English
Extent:	3 items.
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 51,426/1-2 (Manuscripts Reading Room) MS 42,753 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.