Global InformationJuliana Popjoy information
Juliana Popjoy | |
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 Jumping over the "sacred boundary of discretion" | |
| Born | bapt. 1714 Bishopstrow, Wiltshire |
| Died | 1777 Bishopstrow, Wiltshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | "Lady Betty Besom" |
| Known for | mistress of Beau Nash |
| Partner | Beau Nash |
Juliana Popjoy (c. 1710 – 1777) was the partner of Beau Nash, and was known as "Betty Besom". In later life, she was reputed to have lived in a tree. A cartoon of her jumping the "sacred boundary of discretion" dates from the year she died.