John Seymour (1474–1536)
English courtier (1474–1536) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir John Seymour, Knight banneret (c. 1474[1][2] – 21 December 1536[3]) was an English soldier and a courtier who served both Henry VII and Henry VIII. Born into a prominent gentry family, he is best known as the father of Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, and hence grandfather of king Edward VI of England.[4]
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Born | John Seymour c. 1474 |
Died | 21 December 1536(1536-12-21) (aged 61–62) |
Resting place | Church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn 51.3769°N 1.6026°W / 51.3769; -1.6026 |
Occupation | English courtier |
Known for | Father of Jane Seymour, queen consort of Henry VIII of England |
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