Nadine, Countess of Shrewsbury

Nadine, Countess of Shrewsbury (24 January 1913 – 2003), born Nadine Muriel Crofton and known professionally as Nadine Talbot and later as Nadine Credi, was an English opera soprano and the first wife of John Chetwynd-Talbot, 21st Earl of Shrewsbury (21 January 1914 – 12 November 1980). They married in 1936.[1][2]

Her father was Brigadier-General Cyril Randell Crofton, of Trobridge, Crediton.[1]

She promoted two seasons of Opera at Ingestre in 1957 and 1958, an opera festival at Ingestre Hall, the couple's home.

Lord Shrewsbury sued for divorce in 1958, claiming that Nadine had been sexually involved with their daughters' tutor Anthony Lowther but in 1959 judge Charles A. Collingwood rejected the divorce suit, finding that Lord Shrewsbury had committed adultery with Nina Mortlock.[3][4] In a subsequent proceeding, a divorce was granted.[1]

Lord Shrewsbury's second wife was Nina Mortlock.[1]

Nadine and Lord Shrewsbury had four daughters and two sons. Charles, son of Nadine and Lord Shrewsbury,[5] succeeded to Lord Shrewsbury's titles on his death.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Nadine, Countess of Shrewsbury". The Telegraph. 3 March 2003. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "Nadine, Countess of Shrewsbury". The Times. 17 March 2003. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "Divorce Suit by Earl of Shrewsbury". Glasgow Herald. 2 October 1958. Retrieved 5 November 2012. The Earl of Shrewsbury, Premier Earl of England and Ireland, has filed a petition seeking to divorce the Countess, Solicitors for the Countess said last night
  4. ↑ "British Court Out Throws Out Divorce Suits". Windsor Star. 22 December 1959. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  5. ↑ "Milestones, Jan. 5, 1953". Time. 5 January 1953. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
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