Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort

Welsh politician who sat in the House of Commons (1629-1700)
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Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort
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Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort

Summary

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort is a human[1]. He was born in Carmarthen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1629[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 21, 1700[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's place of birth was Carmarthen[2].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort died in London[4].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was born on January 1, 1629[3].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort died on January 21, 1700[5].
  • Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor[8].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's father was Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester[9].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's mother was Elizabeth Dormer[10].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was married to Mary Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort[11].
  • A child of Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was Anne Coventry[12].
  • A child of Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was Charles Somerset, Marquess of Worcester[13].
  • A child of Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk[14].
  • A child of Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was Mary Butler, Duchess of Ormond[15].
  • A child of Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was Henry Somerset, Lord Herbert[16].
  • A child of Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was Lord Arthur Somerset[17].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort held citizenship in Wales[19].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort held the position of Member of the April 1660 Parliament[21].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[22].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort held the position of Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[23].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire[24].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire[25].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort received the Knight of the Garter[26].
  • Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort was a member of Cavalier Parliament[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's place of birth was Carmarthen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1629[3]. His father was Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Dormer[10].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20]; Member of the April 1660 Parliament[21]; Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[22]; Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[23], a position[28], founded in 1654[29]; Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire[24], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire[25], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Recognition

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort received the Knight of the Garter[26].

Personal Life

Among Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's spouses was Mary Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort[11]. Children include Anne Coventry[12], a writer[34], 1673–1763[35], of United Kingdom[36]; Charles Somerset, Marquess of Worcester[13], a politician[37], 1660–1698[38], of Kingdom of England[39], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[40]; Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk[14], 1669–1715[41], of Kingdom of England[42]; Mary Butler, Duchess of Ormond[15], a correspondent[43], 1664–1733[44], of Kingdom of Great Britain[45]; Henry Somerset, Lord Herbert[16]; and Lord Arthur Somerset[17], 1662–1743[46].

Death and Burial

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort died on January 21, 1700[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort include Beaufort County[47], a county of South Carolina[48], in United States[49], founded in 1764[50].

Why It Matters

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include Beaufort County[47], a county of South Carolina[48], in United States[49], founded in 1764[50].

FAQs

Where was Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort born?

Born in Carmarthen[2], Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort…

Where did Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort die?

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort passed away in London[4].

Who were Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's parents?

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's father was Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester[9]. Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's mother was Elizabeth Dormer[10].

Who was Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort married to?

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort's spouses include Mary Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort[11].

What did Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort do for work?

Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort worked as politician[6].

What awards did Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[26].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Place of birth Carmarthen
    Noble title Duke of Beaufort
    Given name Henry
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