Duke of Somerset

The Duke of Somerset is a title in the peerage of England that has been created several times. Derived from Somerset, it is particularly associated with two families; the Beauforts who held the title from the creation of 1448 and the Seymours, from the creation of 1547 and in whose name the title is still held.

Later creations

In 1499 Henry VII nominated his infant son Edmund to the dukedom of Somerset at his baptism, but the child, just over a year old when he died, was probably never formally created a peer.

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1499 - Henry VII

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The illegitimate son of Henry VIII, Henry Fitzroy (1519-1536) was created Earl of Nottingham, and Duke of Richmond and Somerset on 18 June 1525. He died without heirs on July 22 1536 so his titles became extinct.

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Henry VIII - Henry Fitzroy - 1519 - 1536 - Earl of Nottingham - Duke of Richmond - 18 June - 1525 - July 22

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Robert Carr (c.1590-1645) son of Sir Thomas Ker of Ferniehurst, became a favourite of King James I. On 25 March 1611 he was created Viscount Rochester, and subsequently a privy councillor. On the death of Lord Salisbury in 1612 he began to act as the king?s secretary. On the 3 November 1613 he was created Earl of Somerset. He died in July 1645, leaving a daughter, Anne. His titles became extinct.

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Robert Carr - 1590 - 1645 - Thomas Ker - Ferniehurst - James I - 25 March - 1611 - Privy council - Lord Salisbury - 1612 - 3 November - 1613

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