Edward Seymour

1st Earl of Hertford (1539-1621)
Person human Q336618
Edward Seymour
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Edward Seymour

Summary

Edward Seymour is a human[1]. He was born on May 22, 1539[2]. He died in Southampton[3]. He died on April 6, 1621[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,074 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Edward Seymour died in Southampton[3].
  • Edward Seymour was born on May 22, 1539[2].
  • Edward Seymour died on April 6, 1621[4].
  • Burial took place at Salisbury Cathedral[7].
  • Edward Seymour's father was Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset[8].
  • Edward Seymour's mother was Anne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset[9].
  • Edward Seymour was married to Katherine Grey[10].
  • Among Edward Seymour's spouses was Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond[11].
  • Among Edward Seymour's spouses was Frances Seymour, Countess of Hertford[12].
  • A child of Edward Seymour was Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp[13].
  • A child of Edward Seymour was unknown Seymour[14].
  • A child of Edward Seymour was unknown daughter Seymour[15].
  • A child of Edward Seymour was Thomas Seymour[16].
  • Edward Seymour held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Edward Seymour worked as a politician[5].
  • Edward Seymour held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Edward Seymour held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[19].
  • Edward Seymour held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[20].
  • Edward Seymour received the Order of the Garter[21].
  • Edward Seymour is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward Seymour's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward Seymour's family is recorded as House of Seymour[24].
  • Edward Seymour's noble title is recorded as Earl of Hertford[25].
  • Edward Seymour's Commons category is recorded as Edward Seymour, 1st Earl of Hertford[26].
  • Edward Seymour's family name is recorded as Seymour[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Seymour was born on May 22, 1539[2]. His father was he, 1st Duke of Somerset[8]. His mother was Anne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset[9].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Seymour worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[19], a position[31]; and Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[20], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Recognition

Edward Seymour received the Order of the Garter[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katherine Grey[10], 1540–1568[34], of Kingdom of England[35]; Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond[11], 1578–1639[36]; and Frances Seymour, Countess of Hertford[12], of Kingdom of England[37]. Children include Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp[13], an aristocrat[38], 1561–1612[39], of United Kingdom[40]; unknown Seymour[14]; unknown daughter Seymour[15]; and Thomas Seymour[16], 1563–1619[41].

Death and Burial

Edward Seymour died on April 6, 1621[4]. He passed away in Southampton[3]. Burial took place at Salisbury Cathedral[7].

Why It Matters

Edward Seymour ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,074 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where did Edward Seymour die?

Edward Seymour passed away in Southampton[3].

Who were Edward Seymour's parents?

Edward Seymour's father was Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset[8]. Edward Seymour's mother was Anne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset[9].

Who was Edward Seymour married to?

Edward Seymour's spouses include Katherine Grey[10], Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond[11], and Frances Seymour, Countess of Hertford[12].

What did Edward Seymour do for work?

Edward Seymour worked as politician[5].

What awards did Edward Seymour receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp, unknown Seymour, unknown daughter Seymour +1
    Position held member of the House of Lords, Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Lord Lieutenant of Somerset
    Family name Seymour
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02411339
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