Born in 1524
Catherine Carey
Lady-in-waiting to Elizabeth I
Born
1524 501 years ago
Died
January 15th, 1569 456 years ago — 45 years old
Served as a lady-in-waiting to Elizabeth I and held a significant position in the court. Catherine was the daughter of the renowned courtier and soldier Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon. As a close servant to the Queen, she played an essential role in the royal household. Her presence in the court marked her involvement in the intricate social and political fabric of Elizabethan England. Catherine's lineage and court duties connected her to the influential roles of the period, contributing to the dynamics of the Tudor monarchy.
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