Henry Grey, 6th Earl of Kent
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Henry Grey (1541 – 31 January 1615) was Earl of Kent from 1573 to his death.
He was a son of Henry Grey (1520–1545) and Margaret St. John. His paternal grandparents were Henry Grey, 4th Earl of Kent and Anne Blennerhassett.
He was a younger brother of Reginald Grey, 5th Earl of Kent and an older brother of Charles Grey, 7th Earl of Kent.
He was married to Mary Cotton, daughter of Sir George Cotton and Mary Onley. There were no known children from this marriage.
He served as Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire from 1586 to his death.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Unknown |
Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire 1586–1615 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Kent |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by Reginald Grey |
Earl of Kent 1573–1615 |
Succeeded by Charles Grey |
