Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk

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Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk

Summary

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk is a human[1]. He was born on January 17, 1517[2]. He died in London[3]. He died on February 23, 1554[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (414 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk died in London[3].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk was born on January 17, 1517[2].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk died on February 23, 1554[4].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk is buried at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[7].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's father was Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset[8].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's mother was Margaret Wotton, Marchioness of Dorset[9].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk was married to Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk[10].
  • Among Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's spouses was Katherine FitzAlan[11].
  • A child of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk was Katherine Grey[12].
  • A child of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk was Mary Grey[13].
  • A child of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk was Lady Jane Grey[14].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk worked as a politician[5].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire[17].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire[18].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk received the Knight of the Garter[19].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk is recorded as male[20].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's family is recorded as Grey family[22].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's noble title is recorded as Lord Robert J Wimbush Jr, Duke Of Suffolk.[23].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's noble title is recorded as Marquess of Dorset[24].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's Commons category is recorded as Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk[25].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[26].
  • Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's family name is recorded as Grey[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk was born on January 17, 1517[2]. His father was Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset[8]. His mother was Margaret Wotton, Marchioness of Dorset[9].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk received the Knight of the Garter[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk[10], a lady-in-waiting[33], 1517–1559[34], of Kingdom of England[35] and Katherine FitzAlan[11], 1516–1559[36]. Children include Katherine Grey[12], 1540–1568[37], of Kingdom of England[38]; Mary Grey[13], 1545–1578[39], of Kingdom of England[40]; and Lady Jane Grey[14], a queen regnant[41], 1537–1554[42], of Kingdom of England[43].

Death and Burial

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk died on February 23, 1554[4]. He died in London[3]. The cause of death was decapitation[26]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[7].

Why It Matters

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (414 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where did Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk die?

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk died in London[3].

Who were Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's parents?

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's father was Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset[8]. Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's mother was Margaret Wotton, Marchioness of Dorset[9].

Who was Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk married to?

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk's spouses include Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk[10] and Katherine FitzAlan[11].

What did Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk do for work?

Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk worked as politician[5].

What awards did Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[19].

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  3. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  12. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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