Henry Somerset, 6th Duke of Beaufort
1766–1835 (age 69)
Biography
Henry Somerset, 6th Duke of Beaufort (1766–1835) was a prominent English aristocrat and politician whose influence extended across the political landscape of late Georgian England. As Duke of Beaufort, he held substantial estates and wielded considerable power in parliamentary affairs, contributing to the governance of the nation during a period of significant historical change.
Somerset's long life witnessed the American and French Revolutions, the Napoleonic Wars, and the early years of the post-war period. Based at Badminton House, his ancestral seat in Gloucestershire, he maintained the traditions and responsibilities of his elevated rank until his death in 1835 at the age of 69, leaving behind a legacy of aristocratic service and stewardship.