How old was Frances Burney when she got married?
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41
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45
Answer
Frances Burney, the prominent English novelist, diarist, and playwright of the 18th century, tied the knot at the relatively mature age of 41. Her union with Alexandre d'Arblay, a French artillery officer and émigré, took place in 1793. This union signified a remarkable departure from the societal norms of the time, as women during that era typically entered matrimony at a much younger age.
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