Jane Austen's Sisters: Cassandra and Eliza
Jane Austen had two sisters: Cassandra Austen and Eliza de Feuillide. Cassandra was her closest sister and lifelong confidante. Eliza was Jane's older sister from their mother's first marriage.
Cassandra Austen: Jane's Closest Sister
Cassandra was born in 1773 and remained Jane's dearest sibling throughout her life. She supported Jane's writing and preserved many of her letters and early manuscripts. After Jane died in 1817, Cassandra helped shape her literary legacy.
Eliza de Feuillide: Jane's Older Sister
Eliza was born in 1761 and married twice, first to Jane's cousin and later to a French emigrant. She lived in France and England and was known for her wit and social connections. Her experiences influenced the broader Austen family world Jane depicted in her novels. Read more about Jane Austen and her family.
