Henry Cromwell | |
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Baron Cromwell | |
Tenure | 1551–1592 |
Successor | Edward Cromwell, 3rd Baron Cromwell |
Known for | Son of Gregory Cromwell, 1st Baron Cromwell |
Born | Henry Cromwell 1538 |
Died | 20 November 1592 (aged 53–54) Launde Abbey, Leicestershire, England |
Buried | Launde Abbey Chapel 52°37′52″N 0°49′23″W / 52.631111°N 0.823056°W |
Nationality | English |
Residence | Launde Abbey |
Locality | Leicestershire |
Spouse(s) | Mary Paulet |
Issue | Edward Cromwell, 3rd Baron Cromwell Sir Gregory Cromwell Katherine Cromwell |
Parents | Gregory Cromwell, 1st Baron Cromwell Elizabeth Seymour |
Henry Cromwell, 2nd Baron Cromwell (before 1 March 1538[2] – 20 November 1592[3]), the son of Gregory Cromwell, 1st Baron Cromwell and Elizabeth Seymour, was an English peer during the reign of Elizabeth I. He was the grandson of Henry VIII's chief minister, Thomas Cromwell, 1st earl of Essex, nephew of the Protector Somerset and first cousin of Edward VI.