Who were the parents of William Carey courtier?
William Carey was the second son of Sir Thomas Carey and Margaret Spencer. His mother was the daughter of Sir Robert Spencer and Lady Eleanor Beaufort.
Questions about William Carey (courtier)
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When did William Carey marry Mary Boleyn?
William Carey married Mary Boleyn on the 4th of February 1520. This union occurred shortly before Mary became the mistress of King Henry VIII.
How was William Carey related to King Henry VIII?
William Carey and King Henry VIII were third cousins by blood through their shared ancestry in the Beaufort family. Eleanor Beaufort was the sister of John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset, whose daughter Margaret became the grandmother of King Henry VIII.
What official positions did William Carey hold for King Henry VIII?
William Carey served as a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber and Esquire of the Body to the King. These roles required constant proximity to the monarch and implied a high degree of trust from the royal household.
When did William Carey die and what happened to his children after his death?
William Carey died around 1528 leaving behind Catherine Carey and Henry Carey. Catherine lived until the 15th of January 1568 while Henry survived him by many years dying on the 23rd of July 1596.