# Lady Masham — The History of Henry Esmond character guide

> Lady Masham in The History of Henry Esmond by William Makepeace Thackeray.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Masham, the famous Mrs. Masham

**First appearance:** 0044-x-we-entertain-a-very-distinguished-guest-at-kensington

## Who they are

A favorite of Queen Anne and a political figure at court.

## In the story

### [XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/xiv-the-campaign-of-1707-1708)

Royal favorite who gains influence over Queen Anne, contributing to Marlborough's declining favor.

### [We Entertain a Very Distinguished Guest at Kensington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/x-we-entertain-a-very-distinguished-guest-at-kensington)

The court favorite and a chief agent in the plot, she provides the key for the private garden where the meeting is to take place.

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