Edward Seymour, first duke of Somerset
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Aristocracy, Aristocrats, Nobles
- Curriculum: British History, Renaissance History
Article abstract: Military significance: More a politician than a great military leader, Edward Seymour, first duke of Somerset, was known to inflict crushing defeats upon his enemies
Born the second son of Sir John Seymour and his wife Margery Wentworth, Edward Seymour was deemed by his family to have been selected for “special” service and distinction within royal circles. Introduced to the court of Henry VIII at a young age, Seymour rose in favor because of his “adaptability” to his sovereign’s needs. He saw service in the entourage of the great...
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