The Resume

(February 23, 1648-May 30, 1730)
Born in Devon, England, United Kingdom
Mistress of James Stuart, Duke of York (later King James II)
Sister of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
Ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart

Why she might be annoying:

She began sleeping with James while she was a lady-in-waiting to his wife.
Her family's reaction to the affair was pleasant surprise that such a plain-looking girl snagged such a high-ranking lover.
She was described as 'a tall creature, pale-faced, and nothing but skin and bones.'

Why she might not be annoying:

When she fell off a horse, exposing her legs, a witness marveled that 'limbs of such beauty could belong with Miss Churchill's face.'
James admired her wit and intelligence.
After her relationship with James ended, she married Colonel Charles Godfrey, living happily with him for 40 years.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• AC/DC
• Breeders [Have 5 or More Kids] (Ranked: 7)
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 42]
• Churchill Family
• I Fell Off My Horse
• I Mothered Children Out of Wedlock
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 591)
• Profiles 33001-33250 (Ranked: 33051)
• Royal Mistresses
• Women Known for their Great Legs

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 29 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying