An Irish dustman once told Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, that he wanted to light his pipe in her eyes. This happened in the late 1700s, as the famous Duchess was stepping out of her carriage. The man, a common worker, looked at her and exclaimed, "Love and bless you, my lady, let me light my pipe in your eyes!" Georgiana was one of the most celebrated and influential women of her time, born Lady Georgiana Spencer in 1757. She was known for her exceptional charm and warmth, not just her beaut