Magdalen Dacre

English noble with political connections

Magdalen Dacre - English noble with political connections
Born

1538
487 years ago

Died

April 8th, 1608
416 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Descended from a prominent aristocratic family, this individual was involved in the English court and held various titles throughout life. Marriages established connections with influential figures, strengthening ties with the nobility. Participation in the politics of the time included engagements with other notable families, impacting social structures. Life concluded in the early 17th century, leaving behind a legacy tied to lineage and the complexities of court life.

Married into the influential Howard family

Involved in court politics during Elizabethan era

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