Francis Seymour 5th Duke of Somerset [47169] 24
- Born: 17 Jan 1656/57, Preshute, Wiltshire, England
- Died: 20 Apr 1678, Lerice, Italy at age 21
- Buried: 15 Oct 1678, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England
General Notes:
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during his travels of Italy, he visited the Augustinian Church at Lerice. He was rude to the ladies of the Botti family and was shot dead by Horatio Botti at the door of his Inn. The Complete Peerage vol.XIIpI,p.76-77.
Noted events in his life were:
• Acceded, 29 Apr 1675.
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