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Born 1509? • England
Died October 24, 1537 • Hampton Court • England
Notable Family Members spouse Henry VIII • son Edward VI • brother Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset • brother Thomas Seymour, Baron Seymour of Sudeley

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