Anne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset was the second wife of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, who held the office of Lord Protector during the first part of the reign of their nephew King Edward VI. The Duchess was briefly the most powerful woman in England. During her husband's regency she unsuccessfully claimed precedence over the queen dowager, Catherine Parr.
Anne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset (born 1497)
Anne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset (born 1497)
On April 16, in the year 1587, Anne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset (born 1497). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of April 16, one of 433 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Anne Seymour, Duchess of Somerset. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on April 16, 1587 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 2 April 2026.
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