Duke Of Somerset Collection

Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910. Creator: Henry Payne
Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Protector of England and beheaded in the reign of Edward the VI (engraving)
964881 Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Protector of England and beheaded in the reign of Edward the VI (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Seymour)

Charles, Duke of Somerset; Obit 1748, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Charles, Duke of Somerset; Obit 1748, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

Historical Aspects of Hampton Court; Edward VI. And the Protector Somerset- The Night Alarm, 189 Creator: Unknown
Historical Aspects of Hampton Court; Edward VI. And the Protector Somerset- The Night Alarm, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Somerset House (b / w photo)
5209146 Somerset House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Somerset House)

Portrait of King Edward VI of England, as a young man in velvet cap and doublet, with orb and sceptre
6337241 Portrait of King Edward VI of England, as a young man in velvet cap and doublet, with orb and sceptre by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward VI of England)

Charles Seymour, Duke Of Somerset (litho)
5991522 Charles Seymour, Duke Of Somerset (litho) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Seymour, Duke Of Somerset)

"The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland"at the New Gallery (engraving)
1629355 " The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland" at the New Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles Duke of Somerset (engraving)
961588 Charles Duke of Somerset (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset (1662-1748)

Portrait of Sir William Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving)
819618 Portrait of Sir William Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Seymour, 2nd Duke of Somerset)

The Herald delivering a challenge to single combat from Lord Huntly to the Duke of Somerset (engraving)
654403 The Herald delivering a challenge to single combat from Lord Huntly to the Duke of Somerset (engraving) by English School

Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England during the minority of Edward VI (engraving)
3639014 Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England during the minority of Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Seymour)

Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving)
981523 Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset)

Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving)
666511 Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset)

Monument of John Beaufort Duke of Somerset, and his Duchess, in Wimborne Minster (engraving)
6025155 Monument of John Beaufort Duke of Somerset, and his Duchess, in Wimborne Minster (engraving) by Blore, Edward (1789-1879); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving)
666301 Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset)

Henry VI and the Dukes of York and Somerset, September 1450
984782 Henry VI and the Dukes of York and Somerset, September 1450, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Edward VI, (1537-1553), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edward VI, (1537-1553), 1830. Edward VI (1537-1553) was crowned on 20 February aged nine and was King of England and Ireland from 1547 until his death

Petworth Park, 1835. Creators: Unknown, William Westall
Petworth Park, 1835. Grade I listed country house, rebuilt in 1688 by Charles Seymour and known for an art collection made by George Wyndham

The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Duke of Somerset killing Lord Wenlock, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). John Wenlock, (c1400/04 - 1471) allegedly killed by his own commander

The duc d Etampes, 1536-1540, (1930). Creator: Corneille de Lyon
The duc d Etampes, 1536-1540, (1930). Portrait of French nobleman Jean IV de Brosse, duc d Etampes (1505-1564), wearing a plumed hat. (The later inscription, M)

Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, 1785. Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (1500-1552), Lord Protector of England during the Tudor period from 1547 until 1549

Henry VI of England and the Dukes of York and Somerset, 1450 (1864). After returning from Ireland, Richard, Duke of York (1411-1460), is surprised to find Edmund Beaufort (1406-1455)

Henry VI and the Dukes of York and Somerset, 1450 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry VI and the Dukes of York and Somerset, 1864. Henry VI, (1421-1471) with Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York (1411-1460) and John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset, ( From A Chronicle of England B.C)

Quarrel between Somerset and York, . Artist: John Leech
Quarrel between Somerset and York, c1860, (c1860). Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset, (1406- 1455) and Richard of York

Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1703 (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Charles Seymour befriended Princess Anne in 1692

Anne Boleyn (1507-1536) and Edward Seymour (1506-1552), 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank
Anne Boleyn (1507-1536) and Edward Seymour (1506-1552), 19th century

King Edward VI and Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Hampton Court, 19th century

Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, 1548, (1902). Seymour (c1506-1552) was Lord Protector of England and the eldest brother of Jane Seymour, King Henry VIIIs third wife

Letter from Edward VI to his uncle, Edward Seymour, 18th September 1547. Artist: King Edward VI
Letter from Edward VI to his uncle, Edward Seymour, 18th September 1547. Letter written from Otlandes (Oatlands) by King Edward VI written (on faintly ruled pencil lines)

Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England, (1823). Artist: R Cooper
Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England, (1823). Seymour (c1506-1552) was the eldest brother of Jane Seymour, King Henry VIIIs third wife

Portrait of Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset
Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset (1506 - 1552) English soldier and statesman. Brother of Jane Seymour, Henry VIIIs third wife. Lord Protector after Henrys death. Engraving

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"The Duke of Somerset: A Tale of Power, Tragedy, and Reunion" In the intricate tapestry of English history, the name "Duke of Somerset" resonates with both triumph and tragedy. This noble title was borne by several influential figures who left an indelible mark on the annals of royalty. Originating from the Houses of York and Lancaster, two rival factions that waged a bitter struggle for power during the Wars of the Roses, the first Duke of Somerset emerged as a key player in this tumultuous era. With his genealogy tracing back to Edward III and Henry VII, he proudly displayed his ancestral armorial bearings and badges - symbols that represented his lineage's strength and prestige. Somerset House stands as a testament to their influence. Captured in a timeless black-and-white photograph, this grand edifice served as their seat of power - witness to countless political intrigues and lavish celebrations. However, not all tales end in glory. The executioner's axe fell upon one Duke of Somerset amidst the reign of Edward VI. Edward Seymour had once been Protector of England but met a tragic fate at Tower Hill. An engraving immortalizes this somber moment when power turned against its own wielder. Yet even in darkness, light emerges anew. King Edward VI himself is captured in another portrait - youthful yet resolute - donning regal attire adorned with orb and sceptre. He inherited both legacy and burden from those who came before him. Centuries later, Charles Seymour assumed the mantle as Duke Of Somerset; lithographs capture his dignified visage forever etched into history's canvas alongside other monarchs at "The Monarchs Great Britain And Ireland" exhibition held at New Gallery. Sir William Seymour also bore this illustrious title; an engraving portrays him with pride befitting his station – embodying nobility passed down through generations like an heirloom treasure. Even amidst the grandeur, challenges arose.