Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset

Royal Bastard of Henry VIII (1519–1536)
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Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset
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Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset

Summary

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset is a human[1]. He was born in Blackmore[2]. He was born on June 15, 1519[3]. He died in St James's Palace[4]. He died on July 23, 1536[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset was born in Blackmore[2].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset died in St James's Palace[4].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset was born on June 15, 1519[3].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset was born on 1519[8].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset was born on June 15, 1519[9].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset died on July 23, 1536[5].
  • Burial took place at Suffolk[10].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Michael the Archangel, Framlingham[11].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's father was Henry VIII of England[12].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's mother was Elizabeth Blount[13].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset was married to Mary FitzRoy, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset[14].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • English was Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's native language[16].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[17].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[18].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset held the position of Lord Warden of the Marches[19].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset held the position of Lord High Admiral[20].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset received the Order of the Garter[21].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset is recorded as male[23].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's family is recorded as House of Tudor[25].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's noble title is recorded as Duke of Richmond and Somerset[26].
  • Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's noble title is recorded as Earl of Nottingham[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's place of birth was Blackmore[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 15, 1519[3] and 1519[8]. His father was Henry VIII of England[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Blount[13]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset worked as an aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1171[30]; Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[18]; Lord Warden of the Marches[19], a position[31], in Kingdom of England[32]; and Lord High Admiral[20], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1385[35].

Recognition

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset received the Order of the Garter[21].

Personal Life

Among Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's spouses was Mary FitzRoy, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].

Death and Burial

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset died on July 23, 1536[5]. He died in St James's Palace[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[36]. Recorded place of burial include Suffolk[10] and Church of St Michael the Archangel, Framlingham[11].

Why It Matters

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset born?

Born in Blackmore[2], Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset…

Where did Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset die?

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset died in St James's Palace[4].

Who were Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's parents?

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's father was Henry VIII of England[12]. Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's mother was Elizabeth Blount[13].

Who was Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset married to?

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset's spouses include Mary FitzRoy, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset[14].

What did Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset do for work?

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset worked as aristocrat[6].

What awards did Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [36] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Mcampany-emco · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name FitzRoy
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  2. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
    Given name Henry
    Place of death St James's Palace
    Social classification nobility
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