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Also Known As Henry Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Grafton, Earl of Euston, Viscount Ipswich, Baron Sudbury
Born September 1663
Died October 9, 1690 (aged 27) • Cork • Ireland
Notable Family Members father Charles II • mother Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Southampton, Baroness Nonsuch
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