Elizabeth Grey, 6th Baroness Lisle
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Elizabeth Grey, 6th Baroness Lisle (c. 1482–1530) was an English noble woman who flourished during the reigns of Henry VII
and VIII
.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Edward Grey (b. 1462), 1st viscount L'lsle or Lisle, and Elizabeth Talbot (d. 1487).
Elizabeth first married Edmund Dudley
(c. 1462-1510), chancellor of the Exchequer. They had four children: John Dudley
(c. 1502-1553) later Duke of Northumberland; Andrew Dudley; Jerome Dudley and Elizabeth Dudley (who married William, Lord Stourton
).
After the death of Edmund Dudley, Elizabeth married Arthur Plantagenet
(the son of King Edward IV
and his mistress Elizabeth Lucy). Arthur and Elizabeth had three daughters Frances Plantagenet; Elizabeth Plantagenet; Bridget Plantagenet.
On the death of her nice Elizabeth
(1505–1519) the daughter of John Grey, 2nd Viscount Lisle and Muriel Howard, the barony of Lisle passed to Elizabeth. Her husband, Arthur Plantagenet
was created Viscount Lisle on 25 April 1523. He continued to hold the title after her death in about 1530. After Arthur Plantagenet's death in 1542 the viscountcy went to Elizabeth Grey's eldest son by her first marriage, John Dudley, "by the right of his mother". He was created Viscount Lisle on 12 March 1542, and later rose to be Duke of Northumberland
; but he forfeited his titles upon his execution and attainder in 1553.
Henry VII of England
Henry VII was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizing the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death on 21 April 1509, as the first monarch of the House of Tudor....
and VIII
Henry VIII of England
Henry VIII was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord, and later King, of Ireland, as well as continuing the nominal claim by the English monarchs to the Kingdom of France...
.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Edward Grey (b. 1462), 1st viscount L'lsle or Lisle, and Elizabeth Talbot (d. 1487).
Elizabeth first married Edmund Dudley
Edmund Dudley
Edmund Dudley was an English administrator and a financial agent of King Henry VII. He served as Speaker of the House of Commons and President of the King's Council. After the accession of Henry VIII, he was imprisoned in the Tower of London and executed the next year on a treason charge...
(c. 1462-1510), chancellor of the Exchequer. They had four children: John Dudley
John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland
John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, KG was an English general, admiral, and politician, who led the government of the young King Edward VI from 1550 until 1553, and unsuccessfully tried to install Lady Jane Grey on the English throne after the King's death...
(c. 1502-1553) later Duke of Northumberland; Andrew Dudley; Jerome Dudley and Elizabeth Dudley (who married William, Lord Stourton
William Stourton, 7th Baron Stourton
William Stourton, 7th Baron Stourton was the son of Edward Stourton.He succeeded his father in 1535, and upon his death was succeeded by his son Charles.-References:...
).
After the death of Edmund Dudley, Elizabeth married Arthur Plantagenet
Arthur Plantagenet, 1st Viscount Lisle
Arthur Plantagenet, 1st Viscount Lisle, KG was an illegitimate son of King Edward IV of England, and an important figure at the court of Henry VIII...
(the son of King Edward IV
Edward IV of England
Edward IV was King of England from 4 March 1461 until 3 October 1470, and again from 11 April 1471 until his death. He was the first Yorkist King of England...
and his mistress Elizabeth Lucy). Arthur and Elizabeth had three daughters Frances Plantagenet; Elizabeth Plantagenet; Bridget Plantagenet.
On the death of her nice Elizabeth
Elizabeth Grey, Viscountess Lisle
Elizabeth Grey, Viscountess Lisle was an English noblewoman.Elizabeth was the daughter of John Grey, 2nd Viscount Lisle and Muriel Howard. After the death of her stepfather, Sir Thomas Knyvet, in August 1512, Elizabeth was left an orphan and became the ward of Sir Charles Brandon, a favourite of...
(1505–1519) the daughter of John Grey, 2nd Viscount Lisle and Muriel Howard, the barony of Lisle passed to Elizabeth. Her husband, Arthur Plantagenet
Arthur Plantagenet, 1st Viscount Lisle
Arthur Plantagenet, 1st Viscount Lisle, KG was an illegitimate son of King Edward IV of England, and an important figure at the court of Henry VIII...
was created Viscount Lisle on 25 April 1523. He continued to hold the title after her death in about 1530. After Arthur Plantagenet's death in 1542 the viscountcy went to Elizabeth Grey's eldest son by her first marriage, John Dudley, "by the right of his mother". He was created Viscount Lisle on 12 March 1542, and later rose to be Duke of Northumberland
Duke of Northumberland
The Duke of Northumberland is a title in the peerage of Great Britain that has been created several times. Since the third creation in 1766, the title has belonged to the House of Percy , which held the title of Earl of Northumberland from 1377....
; but he forfeited his titles upon his execution and attainder in 1553.