Sarah Amherst


Sarah Amherst, Countess Amherst, credited as Sarah Amherst, was a British naturalist and botanist who lived in India. She identified several species which were named after her, including a species of pheasant and a flowering tree.

Marriages and issue

Her parents were Andrew Archer, 2nd Baron Archer, and Sarah West, daughter of James [West (antiquary)|James West]. She was married to her first cousin Other Windsor, 5th Earl of Plymouth, from 1778 until his death in 1799. They had the following children:
Her second husband was William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst. Their children were: