William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset


The Duke of Somerset
KG KB
William Seymour, Marquess of Hertford, later 2nd Duke of Somerset (1588–1660), portrait attributed to Gilbert Jackson (c. 1595/1600–1648), private collection
Duke of Somerset
Tenure1660
PredecessorVacant
Last held by Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset
SuccessorWilliam Seymour, 3rd Duke of Somerset
Born1588
Died24 October 1660 (aged 71–72)
Noble familySeymour
Spouse(s)Lady Arbella Stuart
Lady Frances Devereux
IssueFrances Darcy, Countess of Holderness
William Seymour
Robert Seymour
Henry Seymour, Lord Beauchamp
Lady Mary Seymour, Countess of Winchilsea
Lady Jane Seymour, Viscountess Dungarvan
John Seymour, 4th Duke of Somerset
FatherEdward Seymour, Lord Beauchamp
MotherHonora Rogers

Arms of Seymour: Gules, two wings conjoined in lure or

William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset, KG, KB (1588 – 24 October 1660) was an English nobleman and Royalist commander in the English Civil War.


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