YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Edward (K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm) SEYMOUR 1506–1551 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 May 1506

Birth Location: Wolf Hall, Burbage, Wiltshire, England

Death Date: 22 January 1551

Death Location: Beheaded for treason,Tower Hill, London, England (burial in the Chapel of St Peter-ad-Vicula)

Father: Sir VIII

Mother: Lady VIII

Spouse(s): Katherine FILLIOL, Lady Stanhope

Children(s): Edward Seymour, Lady Seymour, Lord Seymour, Lady Seymour, Mary Seymour, Margret seymour, John Seymour, Charles Seymour, Elizabeth Seymour

In 1506, Edward (K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm) SEYMOUR entered the world in Wolf Hall, Burbage, Wiltshire, England, born to Sir John Seymour Of Wulfhall Appointed Esquire To The Body Of Henry Viii And Lady Elizabeth Margaret Margery Wentworth Lady Of The Order Of The Garter Mother Of Jane Seymour The 3Rd Wife Of Henry Viii. Edward (K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm) SEYMOUR married Katherine Filliol, Lady Anne Duchess Of Somerset Stanhope, and had children including Charles Edward Seymour, Edward John Seymour Kg Lord Protector Of England Earl Of Hertford Brother Of Queen Jane Seymour, Elizabeth Seymour, John Seymour, Lady Anne Seymour, Lady Jane Seymour, Lord Vice Admiral Henry Naval Commander Seymour, Margret Sothern Seymour, Mary Seymour. Edward (K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm) SEYMOUR passed away in 1551 in Beheaded for treason,Tower Hill, London, England (burial in the Chapel of St Peter-ad-Vicula).

Find more search results for Edward SEYMOUR
ES

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1506, Edward (K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm) SEYMOUR entered the world in Wolf Hall, Burbage, Wiltshire, England, born to Sir John Seymour Of Wulfhall Appointed Esquire To The Body Of Henry Viii And Lady Elizabeth Margaret Margery Wentworth Lady Of The Order Of The Garter Mother Of Jane Seymour The 3Rd Wife Of Henry Viii.
  • Edward (K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm) SEYMOUR married Katherine Filliol, Lady Anne Duchess Of Somerset Stanhope, and had children including Charles Edward Seymour, Edward John Seymour Kg Lord Protector Of England Earl Of Hertford Brother Of Queen Jane Seymour, Elizabeth Seymour, John Seymour, Lady Anne Seymour, Lady Jane Seymour, Lord Vice Admiral Henry Naval Commander Seymour, Margret Sothern Seymour, Mary Seymour.
  • Edward (K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm) SEYMOUR passed away in 1551 in Beheaded for treason,Tower Hill, London, England (burial in the Chapel of St Peter-ad-Vicula).

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward SEYMOUR's Ancestors

Self
Edward SEYMOUR
1506–1551
Birth Place: Wolf Hall, Burbage, Wiltshire, England
Parents
Sir John SEYMOUR of Wulfhall appointed Esquire to the body of Henry VIII
1476–1536
Wulf Hall, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Lady (Elizabeth Margaret Margery Wentworth Lady of the Order of the Garter, Mother of Jane Seymour the 3rd wife of Henry) VIII
1478–1550
Nettlested, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
John (Sir Seymour Van Wolf) Hall
1450–1491
Wolf Hall, Savenake, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Lady (Elisabeth) Darrell
1451–1480
Ramsbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward SEYMOUR's Descendants

1.
ES
Edward ((K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm)) SEYMOUR (22 May 1506–22 January 1551) m. Katherine ((?)) FILLIOL (1501–1535) m. Lady (Anne, Duchess of Somerset) Stanhope (April 1497–16 April 1587)
  1. 1. Edward (John Seymour, KG, Lord Protector of England, Earl of Hertford, brother of Queen Jane) Seymour 1539–1621 m. Dyzory ((Baroness Sawbridgeworth)) PORTER 1543–1605
    1. 1. Jane Seymour 1567–1655 m. Thomas Bayley 1559–1611
      1. 1. John (Jacob) Bailey 1590–1651 m. Eleanor (Knight) Emery 1587–1651
        1. 1. Richard Bailey 1614–1648 m. Edna Halstead 1624–1705
        2. 2. John Bailey 1618–1696 m. Lydia Backus 1637–1696
    2. 2. Edward (, Baron Beauchamp, Seymour {Among his descendants are "Queen Elizabeth", "The Queen Mother" (née Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon), and the present Dukes Von) Nort 1561–1613 m. Lady (Elizabeth of Beauchamp, 1st Baronetess Von Seymour, Baroness Von Beauchamp & Viscountess,) Champernowne 1555–1613
      1. 1. Sir (Edward, II Baronet," Ambassador to Denmark",) Seymour 1580–1659 m. Lady (Dorothy) Killegrew 1574–1643 m. Mercy Ruscoe 1610–1631
        1. 1. Sir (Edward 3rd Baronet) Seymour 1610–1688 m. Anne Portman –1695 m. Lady (Anne) Portman 1610–1695
  2. 2. Lady (Jane) Seymour 1539–1561
  3. 3. Lord (Vice Admiral Henry Naval Commander.) Seymour 1532–1588
  4. 4. Lady (Anne) Seymour 1534–1586
  5. 5. Mary Seymour 1522–1620
  6. 6. Margret (Sothern) seymour 1535–1568
  7. 7. John Seymour 1527–1552
  8. 8. Charles (Edward) Seymour 1529–1593
  9. 9. Elizabeth Seymour 1547–1602

Edward SEYMOUR's Timeline

2 Records

1506
22 May 1506
Birth of Edward (K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm) SEYMOUR in Wolf Hall, Burbage, Wiltshire, England
Wolf Hall, Burbage, Wiltshire, England
1551
22 January 1551
Age 45
Death of Edward (K.G.; 1st Earl & 1st Duke of SOMERSET; Lt-General of the North, Lord PROTECTOR of the Realm) SEYMOUR in Beheaded for treason,Tower Hill, London, England (burial in the Chapel of St Peter-ad-Vicula)
Beheaded for treason,Tower Hill, London, England (burial in the Chapel of St Peter-ad-Vicula)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 May 1506
    Event Place: Wolf Hall, Burbage, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 January 1551
    Event Place: Beheaded for treason,Tower Hill, London, England (burial in the Chapel of St Peter-ad-Vicula)
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE