Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort


The Duke of Beaufort

Portrait by Michael Dahl
Born2 April 1684 (1684-04-02)
Died24 May 1714 (1714-05-25) (aged 30)
Noble familyBeaufort
Spouse(s)Mary Sackville
Rachel Noel
Mary Osborne
IssueHenry Somerset, 3rd Duke of Beaufort
Charles Noel Somerset, 4th Duke of Beaufort
FatherCharles Somerset, Marquess of Worcester
MotherRebecca Child

Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort, KG PC (2 April 1684 – 24 May 1714) was an English peer and politician. He was the only son of Charles Somerset, Marquess of Worcester, and Rebecca Child. He was styled Earl of Glamorgan until 1698, and Marquess of Worcester from 1698 until his grandfather's death on 21 January 1700, when he succeeded him as 2nd Duke of Beaufort.

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