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Encyclopedia > George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon
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George Carey (1547 - 8 September 1603) was the eldest son of Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon and Anne Morgan. His father was first cousin to Elizabeth I of England. Events January 16 - Grand Duke Ivan IV of Muscovy becomes the first Tsar of Russia. ... September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years). ... King James I of England/VII of Scotland, the first monarch to rule the Kingdoms of England and Scotland at the same time Events March 24 - Elizabeth I of England dies and is succeeded by her cousin King James VI of Scotland, uniting the crowns of Scotland and England April... Henry Carey (or Cary) (4 March 1524-23 July 1596) was the 1st Baron Hunsdon of Hunsdon. ... Jump to: navigation, search Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. ...


In 1560, at the age of 13, George matriculated at Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1566 he accompanied the Earl of Bedford on an official mission to Scotland, to attend the baptism of the future James I. Full name The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity Motto Virtus vera nobilitas Virtue is true Nobility Named after The Holy Trinity Previous names Kings Hall and Michaelhouse (until merged in 1546) Established 1546 Sister College Christ Church Master Martin Rees, Baron Rees of Ludlow Location Trinity Street... The titles of Earl or Duke of Bedford were created several times in the peerage of England. ... Jump to: navigation, search James VI of Scots and James I of England and Ireland (Charles James) (19 June 1566–27 March 1625) ruled England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. ...


In July 1596, when his father died, George became the second Baron Hunsdon, some time later he also took over the office of Lord Chamberlain that his father had held. He was invested as a Knight of the Garter, and the first performance of William Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor was held to commemorate the occasion. Jump to: navigation, search The Lord Chamberlain or Lord Chamberlain of the Household is one of the chief officers of the Royal Household in the United Kingdom, and is to be distinguished from the Lord Great Chamberlain, one of the great offices of state. ... A garter is one of the Orders most recognisable insignia. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The Merry Wives of Windsor is a comedy by William Shakespeare. ...


In 1599 Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, was sent to Ireland to put down the rebellion. George Carey accompanied him as treasurer for the army. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (10 November 1566 - 25 February 1601), favourite of Queen Elizabeth I of England, is the best-known of the many holders of the title Earl of Essex. He was born at Netherwood in 1566, the son of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex and...


George was a member of Parliament for several terms (for Hertfordshire in 1571, for Hampshire in 1584, 1586, 1588-89, 1592). Hertfordshire (pronounced Hartfordshire and abbreviated as Herts) is an inland county in the United Kingdom, officially part of the East of England Government region. ... Hampshire (abbr. ...


Both Henry and George Carey were patrons of the professional theatre company in London, the Lord Chamberlain's Men. The Lord Chamberlains Men was the playing company that William Shakespeare worked for throughout most of his career. ...


George married Elizabeth Spencer (related to poet/author Edmund Spenser), and they had one daughter, Elizabeth. Edmund Spenser Edmund Spenser (c. ...


He died on 9 September 1603 (from venereal disease and mercury poisoning), and his brother John (the next eldest) became the third Lord Hunsdon. Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are commonly transmitted between partners through some form of sexual activity, most commonly vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex. ... General Name, Symbol, Number mercury, Hg, 80 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 12, 6, d Appearance silvery white Atomic mass 200. ...

Preceded by:
Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon
Captain of the Gentlemen Pensioners
15961603
Succeeded by:
Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland

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George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon KG (1547 – 9 September 1603) was the eldest son of Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon and Anne Morgan.
During the Northern Rebellion of 1569, George was knighted in the field by the Earl of Sussex for bravery.
George was sent to Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight and later assumed command of the Isle's defenses during the Spanish Armada threat.
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