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Charles Grey, 7th Earl of Kent

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Charles Grey, 7th Earl of Kent
Bornc. 1545
Died(1623-09-26)26 September 1623
SpouseSusan Cotton
Children2, including Henry Grey
RelativesReginald Grey (brother)
Henry Grey (brother)
Henry Grey (grandfather)

Charles Grey (c. 1545 – 26 September 1623) was the 7th Earl of Kent from 1615 to his death.[1]

Wrest House, Bedfordshire – seat of the Earls of Kent

Personal life

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Grey was the third son of Henry Grey, 4th Earl of Kent. He was a younger brother of Reginald Grey, 5th Earl of Kent and Henry Grey, 6th Earl of Kent.[1]

He married Susan Cotton, daughter of Sir Richard Cotton. They had two children:

Career

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He served from 1615 to his death as Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire. At first alone in his position, from 1621 jointly with his son Lord Grey de Ruthyn.

Political offices
Preceded by Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire
jointly with Lord Grey de Ruthyn 1621–1623

1615–1623
Succeeded by
Peerage of England
Preceded by Earl of Kent
1615–1623
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Earls of Kent". Bedfordshire Archives. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2024.

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