John Seymour, 4th Duke of Somerset
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1646 – 1675
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Who was John Seymour, 4th Duke of Somerset?
John Seymour, 4th Duke of Somerset was an English peer and MP.
He was the only surviving son of William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset and Lady Frances Devereux and entered Grays Inn in 1666. He succeeded his nephew as the 4th Duke of Somerset in 1671. He married in 1656 Sarah, daughter and co-heiress of Sir Edward Alston and widow of George Grimston.
He was elected Member of Parliament for Marlborough in 1661.
He died in 1675, childless, and was buried in Salisbury cathedral. He was succeeded by his cousin, Francis Seymour.
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- Born
- 1646
- Parents
- Siblings
- Nationality
- Kingdom of England
- Died
- Apr 29, 1675
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on July 23, 2013
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