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Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon
English nobleman and courtier (1526–1596) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon, KG, PC (4 March 1526 – 23 July 1596), was an English nobleman and courtier. He was the patron of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, William Shakespeare's playing company. The son of Mary Boleyn, he was a cousin of Elizabeth I.
Quick Facts Justice in Eyre South of the Trent, Preceded by ...
The Lord Hunsdon | |
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![]() Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon, by Steven van Herwijck, c. 1561-63. Private collection, on loan to the Globe Theatre. | |
Justice in Eyre South of the Trent | |
In office 1589–1596 | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Leicester |
Succeeded by | The Lord Howard of Effingham |
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Born | 4 March 1526 |
Died | 23 July 1596 (aged 70) |
Spouse | Anne Morgan |
Children | George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon John Carey, 3rd Baron Hunsdon Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth Edmund Carey Catherine Carey, Countess of Nottingham Philadelphia Carey, Lady Scrope Others |
Parent(s) | William Carey Mary Boleyn |
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