Elizabeth Blount

About

mistress of Henry VIII

Quick Facts

Name: Elizabeth Blount
Born: 1500
Died: 1539
Occupation: lady-in-waiting / aristocrat / royal mistress
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Birthplace: Kinlet

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseEdward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln
SpouseGilbert Tailboys, 1st Baron Tailboys of Kyme
PartnerHenry VIII of England

Family

FatherJohn Blount
MotherCatherine Pershall
ChildHenry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset
ChildElizabeth Tailboys, 4th Baroness Tailboys of Kyme
ChildRobert Tailboys, 3rd Baron Tailboys of Kyme

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Languages

Native language

English

Spoken, written or signed

English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q237170 ↗
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Facts retrieved 30 Oct 2026, 04:22 UTC.