Pelham Carey

Sir Pelham Carey was a courtier during the reign of Charles I of England.

Life

His wife was Mary Carey, Lady Carey. He was a descendant of Mary Boleyn and his father was Henry Carey, 1st Earl of Dover, who inherited the title Viscount Rochford and was later made first Earl of Dover by Charles I. His mother was Judith Pelham, daughter of Sir Thomas Pelham, 1st Baronet.

Mary Carey, Lady Carey was an author and poet.[1]

References

  1. ODNB, Sara H. Mendelson, 'Carey , Mary, Lady Carey (b. c.1609)'
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