Sir Henry Sidney: Quick Facts

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Born	July 20, 1529 • London? • England
Died	May 5, 1586 (aged 56) • Ludlow • England
Notable Family Members	son Sir Philip Sidney

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Sir Henry Sidney, painting by an unknown artist, 1573; in the National Portrait Gallery, London

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