Surname: Cavendish (née Lucas) Forename(s): Margaret b. 1623. d. 15 December 1673. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet, playwright, and philosopher. Née Lucas. Born in Essex. Educated at home by tutors.
Became a maid of honor to Queen Henrietta Maria in 1643 and went to exile with the
royal court in Paris the following year. Married William Cavendish c. November-December
1645. Returned to England after the Restoration and wrote many books explaining her
philosophical views. Biographical information: ODNB. (CC)