Henry Wriothesley, 2nd Earl of Southampton

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Henry Wriothesley, 2nd Earl of Southampton (24 April 1545 – 4 October 1581) (pronounced "Risly") was a British noble.

Henry was the only surviving son of the 1st Earl and his wife Jane Cheney. His godparents were Henry VIII, Princess Mary, Charles Brandon, and Henry Fitzalan.

After his father's death, he lived with his mother, Jane. He married Mary Browne, the daughter of Anthony Browne. They had two sons and a daughter.

He was succeeded by his second son, another Henry, who became the third Earl.

Peerage of England
Preceded by Thomas Wriothesley	Earl of Southampton 1550–1581	Succeeded by Henry Wriothesley

[edit] References

• Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page