Henry FitzRoy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset
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Henry FitzRoy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset (c. 15 June 1519 – 23 July 1536) was the son of Henry VIII of England and his mistress Elizabeth Blount, and the only child born out of wedlock whom Henry acknowledged. He was the younger half-brother of Mary I, as well as the older half-brother of Elizabeth I and Edward VI. Through his mother, he was the elder half-brother of Elizabeth, George, and Robert Tailboys. His surname means "son of the king" in Norman French.[1]
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The Duke of Richmond and Somerset | |
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Lord High Admiral of England | |
In office 1525–1536 | |
Monarch | Henry VIII |
Preceded by | The Duke of Norfolk |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Southampton |
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 1529–1534 | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Ossory |
Succeeded by | William Skeffington |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 15 June 1519 Blackmore, Essex |
Died | 23 July 1536(1536-07-23) (aged 17) St. James's Palace, London |
Resting place | First at Thetford Priory, then at the Church of St Michael the Archangel, Framlingham |
Spouse | Lady Mary Howard |
Parent(s) | Henry VIII of England Elizabeth Blount |
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