Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset

Summary

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset is a human^[1]. He was born on January 1, 1406^[2]. He died in St Albans^[3]. He died on May 22, 1455^[4]. He worked as a military personnel^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,172 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset passed away in St Albans^[3].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was born on January 1, 1406^[2].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset died on May 22, 1455^[4].
• Burial took place at St Albans Cathedral^[7].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's father was John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset^[8].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's mother was Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Somerset^[9].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was married to Eleanor Beauchamp^[10].
• A child of Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was Eleanor Beaufort^[11].
• A child of Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset^[12].
• A child of Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Stafford^[13].
• A child of Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was Edmund Beaufort, 4th Duke of Somerset^[14].
• A child of Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was John Beaufort, Marquess of Dorset^[15].
• A child of Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was Lady Joan Beaufort^[16].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[17].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset worked as a military personnel^[5].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset held the position of member of the House of Lords^[18].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset received the Order of the Garter^[19].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset is recorded as male^[20].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's family is recorded as House of Beaufort^[22].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's noble title is recorded as duke^[23].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's noble title is recorded as Duke of Somerset^[24].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's Commons category is recorded as Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset^[25].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was part of the conflict Hundred Years' War^[26].
• Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's family name is recorded as Beaufort^[27].

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Origins and Family

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset was born on January 1, 1406^[2]. His father was John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset^[8]. His mother was Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Somerset^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset worked as a military personnel^[5]. He held the position of member of the House of Lords^[18].

Recognition

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset received the Order of the Garter^[19].

Personal Life

Among Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's spouses was Eleanor Beauchamp^[10]. Children include Eleanor Beaufort^[11], 1431–1501^[28]; Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset^[12], a military leader^[29], 1436–1464^[30], of United Kingdom^[31]; Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Stafford^[13], 1437–1474^[32], of Kingdom of England^[33]; Edmund Beaufort, 4th Duke of Somerset^[14], a military personnel^[34], 1438–1471^[35], of Kingdom of England^[36]; John Beaufort, Marquess of Dorset^[15]; and Lady Joan Beaufort^[16], 1433–1518^[37].

Death and Burial

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset died on May 22, 1455^[4]. He died in St Albans^[3]. He is buried at St Albans Cathedral^[7].

Why It Matters

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,172 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).^[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

FAQs

Where did Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset die?

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset died in St Albans^[3].

Who were Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's parents?

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's father was John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset^[8]. Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's mother was Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Somerset^[9].

Who was Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset married to?

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset's spouses include Eleanor Beauchamp^[10].

What did Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset do for work?

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset worked as military personnel^[5].

What awards did Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter^[19].