Catherine Carey
English noblewoman and courtier (c. 1524–1569)
Died aged 46Kingdom of England
Biography
Catherine Carey, after her marriage Catherine Knollys and later known as both Lady Knollys and Dame Catherine Knollys (c. 1524 – 15 January 1569), was chief Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth I, who was her first cousin. She was the daughter of Mary Boleyn, sister to queen consort Anne Boleyn. She and her brother Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon, were rumoured to be illegitimate children of Henry VIII.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Lady of the Bedchamber
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Francis Knollys
- Children
- Lettice KnollysWilliam Knollys, 1st Earl of BanburyAnne West, Lady De La WarrFrancis KnollysElizabeth KnollysHenry KnollysMary KnollysEdward KnollysRobert KnollysMaud Knollys
- Parents
- William CareyMary Boleyn
Quick answers about Catherine Carey
- How old was Catherine Carey?
- Catherine Carey died on January 15, 1569 at the age of 46.
- Where was Catherine Carey born?
- Catherine Carey was born in Wiltshire.
- What is Catherine Carey's nationality?
- Catherine Carey is a citizen of Kingdom of England.
- What does Catherine Carey do?
- Catherine Carey is known as lady-in-waiting.
- Who has Catherine Carey been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Catherine Carey's spouse is or was Francis Knollys.
- How many children did Catherine Carey have?
- Wikidata lists 10 children of Catherine Carey.
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