William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset

Duke of Somerset (1588-1660)
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William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset
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William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset

Summary

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1588[2]. He died in Covent Garden[3]. He died on October 24, 1660[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset died in Covent Garden[3].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset was born on January 1, 1588[2].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset died on October 24, 1660[4].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn[7].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset's father was Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp[8].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset's mother was Honora Rogers[9].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset was married to Frances Seymour, Duchess of Somerset[10].
  • Among William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset's spouses was Arbella Stuart[11].
  • A child of William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset was Henry Seymour, Lord Beauchamp[12].
  • A child of William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset was John Seymour, 4th Duke of Somerset[13].
  • A child of William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset was Frances Darcy, Countess of Holderness[14].
  • A child of William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset was Lady Mary Seymour[15].
  • A child of William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset was unknown Seymour[16].
  • A child of William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset was William Seymour, Lord Beauchamp[17].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset's professions included politician[5].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[20].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[21].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[22].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset held the position of Chancellor of the University of Oxford[23].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset held the position of Chancellor of the University of Oxford[24].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset received the Order of the Garter[25].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset received the Knight of the Bath[26].
  • William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset was born on January 1, 1588[2]. His father was Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp[8]. His mother was Honora Rogers[9].

Career and Affiliations

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19]; Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[20]; Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[21], a position[28]; Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[22], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30]; and Chancellor of the University of Oxford[23], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[25], an order of chivalry[33], in Kingdom of England[34], founded in 1348[35] and Knight of the Bath[26], a noble title[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Frances Seymour, Duchess of Somerset[10], 1599–1674[38], of Kingdom of England[39] and Arbella Stuart[11], a writer[40], 1575–1615[41], of Kingdom of England[42]. Children include Henry Seymour, Lord Beauchamp[12], 1626–1654[43], of England[44]; John Seymour, 4th Duke of Somerset[13], a politician[45], 1646–1675[46], of Kingdom of England[47]; Frances Darcy, Countess of Holderness[14], b. 1618[48]; Lady Mary Seymour[15]; unknown Seymour[16]; and William Seymour, Lord Beauchamp[17].

Death and Burial

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset died on October 24, 1660[4]. He passed away in Covent Garden[3]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bedwyn[7].

Why It Matters

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

FAQs

Where did William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset die?

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset passed away in Covent Garden[3].

Who were William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset's parents?

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset's father was Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp[8]. William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset's mother was Honora Rogers[9].

Who was William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset married to?

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset's spouses include Frances Seymour, Duchess of Somerset[10] and Arbella Stuart[11].

What did William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset do for work?

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset worked as politician[5].

What awards did William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[25] and Knight of the Bath[26].

References

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Child Henry Seymour, Lord Beauchamp, John Seymour, 4th Duke of Somerset, Frances Darcy, Countess of Holderness +5
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1621-22 Parliament, Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire +3
    Family name Seymour
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