page_title: Kat Ashley
hierarchical_section_title: Kat Ashley
caption_attribution_description: English&#58; Portrait of Katherine AshleyFrançais&#58; Portrait de Katherine Ashley
context_page_description: Katherine Ashley, also known as "Kat Ashley" was the first close friend, governess, and Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth I of England. She was the aunt of Katherine Champernowne, mother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh.
context_section_description: Katherine Ashley (née Champernowne; circa 1502 – 18 July 1565), also known as "Kat Ashley" was the first close friend, governess, and Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth I of England. She was the aunt of Katherine Champernowne, mother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh.
caption: Portrait of "Kat" Ashley. Collection of Lord Hastings
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