Edward Seymour

Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (c. 1506 – January 22, 1552) was Lord Protector of England in the period between the death of King Henry VIII in 1547 and his own indictment in 1549. He was born in about 1506 to Sir John Seymour and Margaret Wentworth. Edward was the eldest brother of Jane Seymour, who would become King Henry VIII's third Queen consort. Their brother, Thomas, also gained power through their sister's advancement. His first marriage to Catharine Fillol was annulled when it was discovered she was having an affair with his father, John Seymour. His second marriage was to Anne Stanhope. edward seymour, duke of somerset, earl of hertford, earl marshal, brother of jane seymour, uncle of edward vi of england This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... edward seymour, duke of somerset, earl of hertford, earl marshal, brother of jane seymour, uncle of edward vi of england This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... 1506 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events April - War between Henry II of France and Emperor Charles V. Henry invades Lorraine and captures Toul, Metz, and Verdun. ... Lord Protector is a particular English title for Heads of State, with two meanings (and full styles) at different periods of history. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... Silver groat of Henry VIII, minted c. ... Year 1547 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... Events July - Ketts Rebellion Francis Xavier arrives in Japan. ... Sir John Seymour (c. ... Jane Seymour was strict and formal compared to her flamboyant predecessor, Anne Boleyn. ... King George V of the United Kingdom and his consort, Queen Mary A queen consort is the wife and consort of a reigning king. ... Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Sudeley Thomas Seymour redirects here. ... Anne Stanhope after the execution of her husband Sir Edward Seymour, The Protector Anne Stanhope (1497 - April 16, 1587), was the daughter of Sir Edward Stanhope and Elizabeth Bourchier. ...

When Jane married the King in 1536, Seymour was created Viscount Beauchamp 5th June, and on 15 Oct 1537 Earl of Hertford. He became Warden of the Scottish Marches and continued in favour after his sister's death in 1537. He retained great influence over the boy king Edward VI, in whose name he ruled the country, and was created Duke of Somerset on 15 Feb 1547, early in King Edward's reign. Year 1536 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... The titles of Earl of Hertford and Marquess of Hertford have been created several times in the peerages of England and Great Britain. ... The titles of Earl of Hertford and Marquess of Hertford have been created several times in the peerages of England and Great Britain. ... The Scottish Marches is an term for the border regions on bothe sides of the border between England and Scotland. ... Events January 6 - Alessandro de Medici assassinated August 25 - The Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior, was formed. ... Edward VI (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) became King of England, King of France (in practice only the town and surrounding district of Calais) and Ireland on 28 January 1547, and crowned on 20 February, at just nine years of age. ... The Duke of Somerset is a title in the peerage of England that has been created several times. ...

Following his victory over the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, his position appeared unassailable. However, the Seymour brothers had accumulated enemies and grudges during their time in royal favour, and, shortly after his brother Thomas's downfall, Edward, too, fell from power. His position, although not his office of Protector, was taken by John Dudley, 1st Earl of Warwick, later 1st Duke of Northumberland, his properties (such as Somerset House and Sleaford Castle) were confiscated by the crown, and he was executed for treason at Tower Hill on January 22, 1552. Combatants Scots English Commanders Earl of Arran Duke of Somerset Strength Between 23000 and 36000 17000 30 warships Casualties 5000 killed 1500 prisoners 500 killed The Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, along the banks of the River Esk near Musselburgh on 10 September 1547, was part of the War of the... Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Sudeley Thomas Seymour redirects here. ... John Dudley John Dudley (1501 – August 22/23, 1553) was a Tudor nobleman and politician, executed for high treason by Queen Mary I of England. ... The central courtyard of Somerset House in London. ... // Sleaford Castle, medieval castle in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England. ... Tower Hill is an elevated spot outside the Tower of London and just outside the limits of the City of London in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events April - War between Henry II of France and Emperor Charles V. Henry invades Lorraine and captures Toul, Metz, and Verdun. ...

The earldom was later temporarily regained by Somerset's son, Edward Seymour, 1st Earl of Hertford. Edward Seymour, 1st Earl of Hertford (1539–1621) was the son of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, by his second wife Anne Stanhope. ...