Charles Grey, 7th Earl of Kent explained

Charles Grey, 7th Earl of Kent
Relatives:Reginald Grey (brother)
Henry Grey (brother)
Henry Grey (grandfather)
Spouse:Susan Cotton
Children:2, including Henry Grey

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

Personal life

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.

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

Career

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Earls of Kent . 2024-07-27 . Bedfordshire Archives. 20 January 2023 .