Sarah Seymour, Duchess of Somerset
English heiress and benefactor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sarah Seymour, Duchess of Somerset born Sarah Alston (1631 – 2 November 1692) was an English heiress and benefactor. She married three times including to the Duke of Somerset. She died childless leaving sundry generous legacies. She established Tottenham Grammar School and created the almshouses in Froxfield. She has a memorial in Westminster Abbey.
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The Duchess of Somerset | |
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Born | 1631 |
Died | 2 November 1692 |
Nationality | English |
Known for | philanthropic will |
Spouse(s) | George Grimston John Seymour, 4th Duke of Somerset Henry Hare, 2nd Baron Coleraine |
Children | none survived |
Parent(s) | Sir Edward Alston Susanna Hudson Hussey |
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