Edward Seymour, 1st duke of Somerset

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Also Known As	Sir Edward Seymour • Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford • Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Baron Seymour of Hache • Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp of Hache • The Protector
Born	c.1500 or c.1506
Died	January 22, 1552 • London • England
Notable Family Members	brother Thomas Seymour, Baron Seymour of Sudeley • sister Jane Seymour

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