Grey, Elizabeth (1505–1526)

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Grey, Elizabeth (1505–1526)

5th Baroness Lisle. Name variations: Baroness L'Isle. Born in 1505; died in 1526 (some sources cite 1519); daughter of John Grey, 4th viscount Lisle, and Muriel Howard (d. 1512); married Charles Brandon, later duke of Suffolk (annulled); married Henry Courtenay, marquis of Exeter, after June 11, 1515; children: Edward Courtenay, earl of Devon.

Elizabeth Grey was the only child of John Grey, 4th viscount Lisle, and Muriel Howard . As heir, she was betrothed to Charles Brandon (later duke of Suffolk), who was given the title Viscount Lisle. When Elizabeth came of age, however, she refused to marry him, and Charles had to give up the title.

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