Mary (Capell) Somerset
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Mary (Capell) Somerset (1630 - 1714)

Mary "Duchess of Beaufort" Somerset formerly Capell aka Seymour
Born in Hadham Parva, Hertfordshire, Englandmap
Ancestors ancestors
Wife of — married 28 Jun 1648 [location unknown]
Wife of — married 17 Aug 1657 [location unknown]
Descendants descendants
Died at age 83 in Chelsea, London, Englandmap
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Biography

European Aristocracy
Mary Capell was a member of the aristocracy in England.

Mary Capell was baptised on 16 December 1630 at Hadham Parva, Hertfordshire, England.3 She was the daughter of Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham and Elizabeth Morrison.1,3 She married, firstly, Henry Seymour, Lord Beauchamp, son of William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset and Lady Frances Devereux, on 28 June 1648.3 She married, secondly, Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort, son of Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester and Elizabeth Dormer, on 17 August 1657.3 She died on 7 January 1714/15 at age 84 at Chelsea, London, England.3 She was buried at Badminton, Gloucestershire, England.3 Her will was proven (by probate) in January 1714/15.[1]

From 28 June 1648, her married name became Seymour. From 17 August 1657, her married name became Somerset. As a result of her marriage, Mary Capell was styled as Marchioness of Worcester on 3 April 1667. As a result of her marriage, Mary Capell was styled as Duchess of Beaufort on 2 December 1682. Her last will was dated 6 October 1714.

Children of Mary Capell and Henry Seymour, Lord Beauchamp

  1. William Seymour, 3rd Duke of Somerset d. 12 Dec 1671
  2. Lady Elizabeth Seymour+1 b. c 1655, d. 12 Jan 1696/97

Children of Mary Capell and Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort

  1. Henry Somerset, Lord Herbert3 b. b 1660
  2. Charles Somerset, Marquess of Worcester+3 b. Dec 1660, d. 13 Jul 1698
  3. Lord Arthur Somerset+4 b. a 1661
  4. unknown daughter Seymour5 b. b 1663
  5. Lady Mary Somerset+ b. 1664, d. 19 Nov 1733
  6. Lady Henrietta Somerset+ b. c 1669/70, d. 10 Aug 1715
  7. Lady Anne Somerset+6 b. 22 Jul 1673, d. 17 Feb 1763

Sources

  1. http://www.thepeerage.com/p1378.htm#i13776




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