Elizabeth Somerset, Countess of Worcester (wife of the 4th Earl) facts for kids
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Elizabeth Somerset
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Elizabeth Somerset, Countess of Worcester, attributed to William Segar
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| Born | Elizabeth Hastings 1546 Scotland |
| Died | 24 August 1621 |
| Title | Countess of Worcester |
| Tenure | 1571—1621 |
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| Issue | 15, including:
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Elizabeth Hastings (born in 1546, died August 24, 1621) was an important lady from a noble family. She was born in Scotland. Her parents were Francis Hastings, 2nd Earl of Huntingdon, and Catherine Pole.
On December 16, 1571, Elizabeth got married at Whitehall Palace. It was a special day with three weddings happening at once! She married Sir Edward Somerset, 4th Earl of Worcester. His father was Sir William Somerset, 3rd Earl of Worcester. After her marriage, Elizabeth became known as the Countess of Worcester.
A Royal Welcome
In 1603, Elizabeth traveled to Berwick upon Tweed. She was part of a special group of important people. Their job was to welcome Anne of Denmark to England. Anne was the new queen, wife of King James.
The King's special advisors, called the Privy Council, chose who would go. Elizabeth was one of two countesses chosen. The group also included two baronesses and two other ladies. About 200 horsemen rode with them. They welcomed Queen Anne to England on June 3, 1603.
Elizabeth's Family
Elizabeth and her husband, Edward Somerset, had a very large family. They had fifteen children in total. This included eight sons and seven daughters.
Their Children
- Katherine Somerset (born around 1575 – died October 30, 1624) married William Petre.
- William Somerset (born around 1576).
- Henry Somerset, 1st Marquess of Worcester (born around 1576 – died December 18, 1646) married Anne Russell.
- Sir Thomas Somerset, 1st Viscount Somerset (born around 1578 – died 1650) married Helen Barry.
- Robert Somerset (born around 1580) married Elizabeth Powell.
- Francis Somerset (born around 1582) sadly died as a baby.
- Lady Blanche Somerset (born around 1583 – died October 28, 1649) married Thomas Arundell, 2nd Baron Arundell of Wardour.
- Sir Charles Somerset (born around 1584) married Elizabeth Powell.
- Margaret Somerset (born around 1585) married Thomas Windsor, 6th Baron Windsor.
- George Somerset (born around 1586).
- Edward Somerset (born around 1588).
- Elizabeth Somerset (born around 1590) married Sir Henry Guilford.
- Anne Somerset married Sir Edward Wynter on August 11, 1595.
- Frances Somerset (born around 1596) married William Morgan.
- Mary Somerset (born around 1598).
Elizabeth Somerset is buried next to her husband. Their resting place is in the Somerset family chapel. This chapel is located in the Church of St Cadoc, Raglan, Monmouthshire.
