Henry Somerset, 2nd Earl of Worcester facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Henry Somerset
Earl of Worcester
Born	c. 1496
Died	26 November 1549 (aged 52–53)
Noble family	Beaufort
Spouse(s)	Margaret Courtenay, Baroness Herbert Elizabeth Browne
Issue	William Somerset, 3rd Earl of Worcester Francis Somerset Charles Somerset Thomas Somerset Anne Somerset Lucy Somerset Eleanor Somerset Joan Somerset
Father	Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester
Mother	Elizabeth Herbert, 3rd Baroness Herbert

Henry Somerset, 2nd Earl of Worcester (around 1496 – 26 November 1549) was an important English nobleman. He was the son of Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester and Elizabeth Herbert, 3rd Baroness Herbert. When his father passed away in 1526, Henry became the second Earl of Worcester. He also received the title of Baron Herbert from his mother.

Henry Somerset became a Knight on 1 November 1523 in France. Later, he gained control of Tintern Abbey after the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which was a time when many monasteries in England were closed down.

Henry's Family Life

Henry Somerset was married two times during his life.

First Marriage

His first marriage was to Lady Margaret Courtenay. This marriage happened around 1514. Lady Margaret was the daughter of William Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon, and Catherine of York, who was the daughter of Edward IV, King of England. Sadly, Margaret passed away before 1526. Some records suggest they did not have any children together.

Second Marriage and Children

Before 1527, Henry married Elizabeth Browne. She was the daughter of Anthony Browne. Henry and Elizabeth had several children together. Henry Somerset passed away on 26 November 1549.

Their children included:

• Lady Lucy Somerset (born 1524 – died 1583): She married John Neville, who was the 4th Baron Latimer.
• William Somerset, 3rd Earl of Worcester (born around 1526/1527 – died 1589): He was Henry's oldest son and took over his father's titles.
• Francis Somerset (born by 1532 – died 1563): He was a Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire. Francis was killed during a battle in Le Havre in 1563.
• Charles Somerset
• Thomas Somerset
• Lady Anne Somerset (died 1596): She married Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland.
• Lady Eleanor Somerset: She married Henry Johns.
• Lady Joan or "Jane" Somerset: She married Sir Edward Mansel.

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