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Edward Seymour, Lord Beauchamp, Earl of Hertford as played by Max Brown
(later 1st Duke of Somerset)
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| born c. 1506 - executed January 22, 1552 by order of Edward VI's privy council Character's backstory: Studied at Cambridge University & became a Protege of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. With some genuine military talent, he was knighted in 1522 while still in his teens & saw military service in France in 1523. On his return he worked for Henry, Duke of Richmond, as Master of the Horse. He reached the court rank of esquire of the body in 1530 & had accompanied Henry & Anne to Calais in 1532. Edward benefited enormously from the fall of Anne Boleyn and the rise of his sister, Jane Seymour, to the side of King Henry VIII. A very ambitious man, Edward reached the height of his power at the death of Henry VIII, when his young nephew, Prince Edward Tudor, became King Edward VI of England. Since his nephew was too young to rule, Edward was named Lord Protector, virtually serving as the King of England. However, several factions worked to bring his power down, among them his brother, Thomas Seymour. After -popularly bringing about his brother's execution for treason, Seymour's own downfall was swift. The faction led by John Dudley arrested Seymour on charges of treason, and he died a death similar to that of his brother. Gentility: Position: Viscount Beauchamp, Earl of Hertford, Lord High Admiral, Lord High Treasurer, Earl Marshal, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England Personality type: Very straight-lace, cold, sturdy, no-nonsense and extremely ambitious. Humourless but he had true concerns for the needs of the English people. Occasionally he showed touches of genuine sensitivity ( unlike the series shows) and when Henry died he sent a messenger to inform the King`s `dear sister` Anne of Cleves before it was announced publicly. *the series shows him callously telling his sister Jane of their father`s death which is not based in fact. Signature look: Dour Endearing trait(s): Could get business done Annoying trait(s): Too ambitious, had his brother beheaded |
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CHARACTER CONNECTIONSFamily members: John Seymour: Father Jane Seymour: Sister Thomas Seymour: Brother Prince Edward Tudor/King Edward VI: Nephew Anne Stanhope: Wife Ancestor of Princess Diana through his son, Edward, Earl of Hertford, and his wife Lady Catherine Grey Marriage(s): 1st wife : Catherine Filiol - married c. 1527 and annulled v. 1537 after the scandal of his father having an affair with her & her children declared illegitimate 2nd Wife: Anne Stanhope -married c. 1537 - 9 children (described as being a "violent woman", and was held responsible for the fate of her husband, through having urged him to adopt a ruinous policy. She was disliked throughout the royal court) | Children: Edward Seymour (1st Earl of Hertford) born 22 May 1539 Anne Seymour born 1540, died 1588 Mary Seymour born 1552 Elizabeth Seymour born 1552, died. 3 Jun 1602 Lord Henry Seymour born 1552 William Seymour was a lover of Arabella Stuart, cousin of King James I. Both were clamants to the throne of England, and had they been allowed to marry their union would have united the bloodlines to Mary and Margaret Tudor, however James did not allow this. Romance(s): Friends: Enemies: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland Henry Grey, Marquess of Dorset |
UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTER QUOTES
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| Historical Profile of Edward Seymour Photo Gallery of Edward Seymour |
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 |  Portrait of Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford and 1st Duke of Somerset, located at Weston Park, Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation, |
 Edward & his wife Anne Stanhope | |
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| booklvr44 | God, please don't let the producers age Edward Seymour! | 9 | Oct 18 2009, 8:22 AM EDT by Isabella_of_Castille | ||
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Thread started: Oct 17 2009, 1:40 PM EDT
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I have been looking at the behind scenes pictures for season 4, and I was suprised to find that they had aged Henry and Brandon considerably. I really hope they don't do the same for Edward Seymour. He is too cute! I know he was in real life, but in the series, is Edward Seymour supposed to be younger than Brandon?
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| Anne'sCurls | Anne*Edward | 10 | Jun 17 2009, 9:35 PM EDT by Maggie-AnneB. | ||
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Thread started: Apr 26 2009, 4:29 PM EDT
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You all will think I am crazy, but there is something about their relationship that I can't help but to like. Its like they have a strange understanding of each other.
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| Anne'sCurls | I think I'm in love (page: 1 2) | 24 | Apr 10 2009, 9:38 PM EDT by Hever | ||
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Thread started: Jan 15 2009, 11:48 PM EST
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Everytime I look at Edward Seymour I fall more and more in love. He is so hott!! I can't imagine that Thomas could look any better. I love me some Edward Seymour!!!!! Is anyone else in love with him?
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