Mary Anne Disraeli

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Mary Anne Disraeli, 1st Viscountess Beaconsfield (1792 – 1872) was a British peeress, society figure and the wife of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. She was known for her honesty and uninhibited remarks, which often scandalized the staid Victorians.

Biography

Early life

Shortly after her first husband passed away, Mary Anne married Benjamin Disraeli in 1839 and also became his friend and adviser, constantly aiding him at his side. Though Benjamin hid his debts from her for years, the couple managed to work out their problems, strengthening their marriage in the process.

By 1868, Queen Victoria offered Benjamin to be raised to nobility but the latter refused. Mary Anne, seeing this as an opportunity, took the offer and was dubbed Viscountess Beaconsfield. The feisty woman refused to abide accepted standard of Victorian society and wore fashion that outdid the Queen, using them to mock the ladies of court who once scorned her.

Mary Anne participated in charitable campaigns and causes, the pair earning hearts and minds through their joy, success and love.

Corrupt Practices Act

Sometime later, as her husband introduced the Corrupt Practices Act which was meant to end electoral bribery, the British Templars plotted to kill Disraeli to stall the implementation of the act. The Templars hired men to kill Disraeli while he was in his carriage with his wife, but the plot was foiled by the Assassin Jacob Frye, who posed as their new bodyguard. After the attack, Jacob asked her if she knew of a politician wearing a cavalry uniform. Impressed by his skills, Mary Anne told the Assassin that she would help him in his inquiry if he escorted her while touring the Devil's Acre, one of the poorest and most dangerous districts of the city.

The next evening, as agreed, Jacob met the curious woman and took her to the Devil's Acre after chasing off scandal-seeking journalists. While touring the place, the Assassin saved her dog from being stolen by a gang member and eliminated the rest of his friends before taking Lady Disraeli back to Downing Street. Having satisfied her curiosity, Lady Disraeli told Jacob that the mysterious "B" he was looking for was in fact James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan. Additionally, she promised to put in a good word with her husband.

Victoria's ball

Mary Anne and her husband were later invited by Jacob and his twin sister Evie to their train hideout to request an invitation to the ball at Buckingham Palace. Sadly, Mary Anne stated that even if there were remaining invitation cards, the Fryes lacked the proper social status to obtain them. Benjamin then chimed in that if his rival William Gladstone were attending, he'd gladly hand Jacob his card, which gave Evie the idea to send Jacob to steal the Gladstones' cards. Mary Anne provided the Gladstones' address so he could accomplish the task.

At the ball, she introduced Evie to Queen Victoria, although the twins had to leave the festivities in order to confront and kill the Templar Grand Master Crawford Starrick.

Later life and death

Mary Anne and Benjamin had became prominent figures of British society by the time of the former's death. She was buried along with her husband at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Hughenden, Buckinghamshire.

Reference

• Assassin's Creed: Syndicate