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Edward Seymour, 1st Earl of Hertford
English nobleman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Lord Hertford" redirects here. For others who held the title, see Marquess of Hertford.
Edward Seymour, 1st Earl of Hertford, 1st Baron Beauchamp, KG (22 May 1539 – 6 April 1621), of Wulfhall and Totnam Lodge in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, of Hatch Beauchamp in Somerset, of Netley Abbey, Hampshire, and of Hertford House, Cannon Row in Westminster, is most noted for incurring the displeasure of Queen Elizabeth I by taking part in more than one clandestine marriage.
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Born | 22 May 1539 |
Died | 6 April 1621(1621-04-06) (aged 81) |
Title | 1st Earl of Hertford |
Spouse(s) | Lady Katherine Grey (m.1560–1568) Frances Howard (m.1582–1598) Frances Prannell (née) Howard (m.1601–1621) |
Children | Edward Seymour, Lord Beauchamp Thomas Seymour |
Parent(s) | Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset Anne Stanhope |
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