Barbarina Brand

Barbarina Brand, Lady Dacre (née Ogle; 1768 – May 17, 1854), was an English poet, playwright, and translator. In addition to her writing, she sculpted, rode, was proficient in both French and Italian, and maintained an extensive correspondence with a circle of other literary women, including Joanna Baillie, Mary Russell Mitford, and Catherine Maria Fanshawe. Early life and education Barbarina Ogle was born in 1768. She was the third daughter of Admiral Sir Chaloner Ogle, 1st Baronet (died 1816), and Hester Thomas (daughter of John Thomas, Bishop of Winchester). Her brother was Admiral Sir Charles Ogle, 2nd Baronet. Her sister, Sophia, was married to General Sir Charles Asgill, 2nd Baronet. Educated at home, she became "one of the most accomplished women of her time":