Biography of Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford 1599-1673

Paternal Family Tree: Grey

Around 1599 Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford was born to John Grey and Elizabeth Neville (age 22).

Before Oct 1611 [his father] John Grey and [his mother] Elizabeth Neville (age 34) were married. They were second cousin once removed.

In Oct 1611 [his father] John Grey died.

On 26 Jul 1614 [his grandfather] Henry Grey 1st Baron Grey of Groby (age 67) died. His grandson Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 15) succeeded 2nd Baron Grey of Groby.

On 19 Jul 1620 Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 21) and Anne Cecil (age 24) were married. She by marriage Baroness Grey of Groby. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter (age 54) and Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter (age 42). They were fourth cousins.

In 1622 [his daughter] Elizabeth Grey Baroness Delamer was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 23) and [his wife] Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 26).

Around 1623 [his son] Thomas Grey was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 24) and [his wife] Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 27).

Around 1624 [his son] Anchitell Grey was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 25) and [his wife] Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 28).

In 1625 [his son] John Grey was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 26) and [his wife] Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 29).

In Mar 1628 Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 29) was created 1st Earl Stamford. [his wife] Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 32) by marriage Countess Stamford.

In or before 1630 [his daughter] Diana Grey Countess Elgin and Ailesbury was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 30) and [his wife] Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 33).

In 1638 Cornelius Johnson (age 44). Portrait of Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 39). Dunham Massey.

On 09 Aug 1642 [his mother] Elizabeth Neville (age 65) died.

Battle of Stratton

On 16 May 1643 Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 44) fought for the Parliamentary army at Stratton, Cornwall.

On 16 Feb 1645 [his son-in-law] Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury (age 18) and [his daughter] Diana Grey Countess Elgin and Ailesbury (age 15) were married. She the daughter of Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 46) and Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 49). He the son of Thomas Bruce 1st Earl Elgin (age 46) and Anne Chichester.

On 04 Jun 1646 [his son] Thomas Grey (age 23) and [his daughter-in-law] Dorothy Bourchier (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Edward Bourchier 4th Earl Bath and Dorothy St John Countess Bath. He the son of Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 47) and Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 50).

Before 17 Apr 1648 [his son-in-law] George Booth 1st Baron Delamer (age 25) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Grey Baroness Delamer (age 26) were married. She the daughter of Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 49) and Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 52).

Around 1657 [his son] Thomas Grey (age 34) died.

On 21 Aug 1673 Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford (age 74) died. His grandson Thomas Grey 2nd Earl Stamford (age 19) succeeded 2nd Earl Stamford, 3rd Baron Grey of Groby.

On 24 Nov 1676 [his former wife] Anne Cecil Countess Stamford (age 80) died.

[his son] Robert Grey was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford and Anne Cecil Countess Stamford.

[his daughter] Mary Grey was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford and Anne Cecil Countess Stamford.

[his son] Leonard Grey was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford and Anne Cecil Countess Stamford.

[his daughter] Jane Grey was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford and Anne Cecil Countess Stamford.

[his daughter] Anna Grey was born to Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford and Anne Cecil Countess Stamford.

Royal Ancestors of Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford 1599-1673

Kings Wessex: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 14 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 7 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 14 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 13 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 9 Grand Son of Philip "The Fair" IV King France

Ancestors of Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford 1599-1673

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Grey 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Grey 1st Marquess Dorset 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Woodville Queen Consort England 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Grey 2nd Marquess Dorset 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Bonville 6th Baron Harington 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Neville Baroness Bonville and Hastings 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Grey 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Wotton

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Wotton of Boughton Malherbe

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Wotton Marchioness Dorset

GrandFather: Henry Grey 1st Baron Grey of Groby 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Browne

Great x 3 Grandfather: Anthony Browne 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Fitzalan 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Browne 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy Neville 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Ingaldsthorpe 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Browne 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Gage

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Gage

Great x 2 Grandmother: Alice Gage

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Guildford

Great x 3 Grandmother: Philippa Guildford

Great x 4 Grandmother: Ann Pympe

Father: John Grey 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Windsor

Great x 2 Grandfather: Andrew Windsor 1st Baron Windsor

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Windsor 2nd Baron Windsor 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Blount 1st Baron Mountjoy 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Blount 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Helena Byron Baroness Mountjoy

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Blount Baroness Windsor 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Echingham 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Echingham 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret West 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

GrandMother: Anne Windsor Baroness Grey Groby 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Sambourne Baroness Windsor

Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Neville 1st Baron Bergavenny Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Neville 4th and 2nd Baron Bergavenny 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Beauchamp 3rd Baroness Bergavenny 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Neville 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Fenn

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Fenne Baroness Bergavenny

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Neville 7th and 5th Baron Bergavenny 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Windsor

Great x 3 Grandfather: Andrew Windsor 1st Baron Windsor

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Windsor Baroness Scrope Masham 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Blount 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Blount Baroness Windsor 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Echingham 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

GrandFather: Edward Neville 8th and 6th Baron Bergavenny 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Katherine Brome Baroness Bergavenny

Mother: Elizabeth Neville 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Lennard

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Lennard

GrandMother: Rachel Lennard Baroness Bergavenny

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hamon