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Hertford Imprisoned over Secret Marriage

England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1561Date range
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Chronological records

1561

Edward SeymourAugust 1561

Tower of London · House / House of Tudor

Edward Seymour is imprisoned after his unauthorised marriage to Catherine Grey becomes known, reflecting the crown's concern over uncontrolled succession alliances.

Names involved

Edward Seymour

Provenance

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