Edward Seymour, 9th Duke of Somerset
Edward Seymour, 9th Duke of Somerset ( January 27, 1718 - January 2, 1792 ) was a British peer and politician.
Life
He came from the Seymour family and was the eldest son of Edward Seymour, 8th Duke of Somerset , and Mary Webb. He attended Winchester College and studied at Oriel College of Oxford University . When his father died on December 15, 1757 he inherited his title of nobility as 9th Duke of Somerset , 9th Baron Seymour and 7th Baronet, of Berry Pomeroy , and thereby became a member of the House of Lords . In 1770 he was admitted to the British Privy Council .
Since he remained unmarried and childless, his title of nobility fell on his death in 1792 to his next younger brother Webb Seymour as the 10th Duke of Somerset.
Web links
- Edward Seymour, 9th Duke of Somerset on thepeerage.com
- Somerset, Duke of (E, 1546/7) at Cracroft's Peerage
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Seymour |
Duke of Somerset 1757-1792 |
Webb Seymour |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Seymour, Edward, 9th Duke of Somerset |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Somerset, Edward Seymour, 9th Duke of |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British peer and politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 27, 1718 |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 2, 1792 |