Henry Sidney
Chivalric Order Member
1529 – 1586
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Who was Henry Sidney?
Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland, was the eldest son of Sir William Sidney of Penshurst, a prominent politician and courtier during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, from both of whom he received extensive grants of land, including the manor of Penshurst in Kent, which became the principal residence of the family.
Henry Sidney was brought up at court as the companion of Prince Edward, afterwards King Edward VI, and he continued to enjoy the favour of the Crown, particularly throughout the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
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- Born
- Jul 20, 1529
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Mary Dudley, Lady Sidney
(1551/03/29 - 1586/05/05)
- Mary Dudley, Lady Sidney
- Children
- Died
- May 5, 1586
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on July 23, 2013
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