Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset

Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset (August 13, 1662–December 2, 1748), sometimes referred to as the "Proud Duke". The son of Charles Seymour, 2nd Baron Seymour of Trowbridge, and Elizabeth Alington (1635-92), he succeeded his brother Francis Seymour, 5th Duke of Somerset, to the dukedom when the latter was shot in 1678. He also inherited the title of Baron Seymour of Trowbridge. Charles was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1682 he ma... more

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  • Aug 13, 1662

Date of death:

  • Dec 2, 1748 (age 86 years)
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