John Seymour (1474–1536)
Sir John Seymour, Knight banneret (c. 1474 – 21 December 1536) was an English soldier and a courtier who served both Henry VII and Henry VIII. Born into a prominent gentry family, he is best known as the father of Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, and hence grandfather of king Edward VI of England.
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| Born | John Seymour c. 1474 |
| Died | 21 December 1536 (aged 61–62) |
| Resting place | Church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn 51.3769°N 1.6026°W |
| Occupation | English courtier |
| Known for | Father of Jane Seymour, queen consort of Henry VIII of England |
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Margery Wentworth (m. 1494) |
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