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Henry Beaufort, 2nd Earl of Somerset

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Henry Beaufort, 2nd Earl of Somerset (November 26 (probable), 1401 - November 25, 1418) was the eldest son of John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset, and the grandson of John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford.

Henry succeeded his father as Earl of Somerset on March 16, 1410. He never married, and was himself succeeded by his younger brother, John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset.

Peerage of England
Preceded by Earl of Somerset
1410–1418
Succeeded by