Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent
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Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent, KG, PC (1671 – 5 June 1740) was a British politician and courtier. None of his sons outlived him, so his new title became extinct on his death. Though the house he built at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire has gone, parts of his very grand garden have survived relatively untouched.
Quick Facts Lord Chamberlain, Preceded by ...
The Duke of Kent | |
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Lord Chamberlain | |
In office 1704–1710 | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Jersey |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Shrewsbury |
Lord Steward of the Household | |
In office 1716–1718 | |
Preceded by | The Duke of Devonshire |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Argyll |
Lord Privy Seal | |
In office 1719–1720 | |
Preceded by | The Duke of Kingston |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Kingston |
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