Edward Seymour

About

1st Earl of Hertford (1539-1621)

Quick Facts

Name: Edward Seymour
Born: 1539-05-22
Died: 1621-04-06
Occupation: politician
Citizenship: Kingdom of England

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseKatherine Grey1560 — 1568
SpouseFrances Howard, Duchess of Richmond1601 — 1621
SpouseFrances Seymour, Countess of Hertford

Family

FatherEdward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset
MotherAnne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset
SiblingSir Edward Seymour, of Berry Pomeroy
SiblingAnne Dudley, Countess of Warwick
SiblingMargaret Seymour

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

Awards & Nominations

1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

Year	Award / category	Result
—	Order of the Garter	Received

Sources & Credits

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