Family and Education
b. 22 Dec. 1766, 1st s. of Henry, 5th Duke of Beaufort, and bro. of Lords Arthur John Henry Somerset, Charles Henry Somerset, Fitzroy James Henry Somerset, and Robert Edward Henry Somerset. educ. Westminster 1780-4; Trinity, Oxf. 1784-6; Grand Tour. m. 16 May 1791, Lady Charlotte Sophia Leveson Gower, da. of Granville Leveson Gower, 1st Mq. of Stafford, 2s. 8da. suc. fa. as 6th Duke of Beaufort 11 Oct. 1803; KG 17 Jan. 1805.
Offices Held
Ld. Lt. Mon. and Brec. 1803 – d., Glos. 1810 – d.; constable, St. Briavel’s Castle and warden, Forest of Dean 1812 – d.; high steward, Bristol 1834 – d.
Capt. Mon. militia 1788, 1792; maj. commdt. Mon. and Brec. militia 1793, col. 1813 – 20; col. R. Mon. militia 1820 – d.
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Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
SOMERSET, Henry Charles (1766-1835)
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Oxford 1644
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Religion
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