Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester

Summary

Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester is a human^[1]. He was born on 1460^[2]. He died on March 15, 1526^[3]. He worked as a diplomat^[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[5]

Key Facts

• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester was born on 1460^[2].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester died on March 15, 1526^[3].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor^[6].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's father was Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset^[7].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's mother was Joan Hill^[8].
• Among Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's spouses was Elizabeth Somerset, Baroness Herbert^[9].
• Among Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's spouses was Eleanor Sutton^[10].
• Among Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's spouses was Elizabeth West^[11].
• A child of Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester was Henry Somerset, 2nd Earl of Worcester^[12].
• A child of Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester was Mary Grey, Baroness Grey de Wilton^[13].
• A child of Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester was Lady Elizabeth Somerset^[14].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[15].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester worked as a diplomat^[4].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester held the position of ambassador^[16].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester held the position of Lord Chamberlain^[17].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester received the Knight of the Garter^[18].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester was a member of Order of the Garter^[19].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester is recorded as male^[20].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's family is recorded as House of Beaufort^[22].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's noble title is recorded as Earl of Worcester^[23].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's Commons category is recorded as Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester^[24].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's family name is recorded as Somerset^[25].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's given name is recorded as Charles^[26].
• Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's depicted by is recorded as Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester^[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester was born on 1460^[2]. His father was Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset^[7]. His mother was Joan Hill^[8].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's professions included diplomat^[4]. Positions held include ambassador^[16], a diplomatic rank^[28] and Lord Chamberlain^[17], a position^[29].

Recognition

Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester received the Knight of the Garter^[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Somerset, Baroness Herbert^[9], b. 1470^[30]; Eleanor Sutton^[10]; and Elizabeth West^[11], 1487–1526^[31]. Children include Henry Somerset, 2nd Earl of Worcester^[12], 1496–1549^[32], of Kingdom of England^[33]; Mary Grey, Baroness Grey de Wilton^[13], 1497–1501^[34]; and Lady Elizabeth Somerset^[14].

Death and Burial

Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester died on March 15, 1526^[3]. He is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor^[6].

Why It Matters

Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[5] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

FAQs

Who were Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's parents?

Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's father was Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset^[7]. Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's mother was Joan Hill^[8].

Who was Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester married to?

Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester's spouses include Elizabeth Somerset, Baroness Herbert^[9], Eleanor Sutton^[10], and Elizabeth West^[11].

What did Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester do for work?

Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester worked as diplomat^[4].

What awards did Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter^[18].