Eleanor Percy, Duchess of Buckingham, was the eldest daughter of Henry Percy, 4th Earl of Northumberland, by his wife, Lady Maud Herbert, daughter of William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke. Eleanor Percy married Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, who was beheaded in 1521 on charges of plotting to overthrow the king, Henry VIII. As a result, the Dukedom of Buckingham and estates were forfeited, and her children lost their inheritance.

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Born: 1474
Died: February 13, 1530

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Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckinghamspouse Henry Stafford, 1st Baron Staffordchild Elizabeth Howard, Duchess of Norfolkchild Lady Catherine Staffordchild Lady Mary Staffordchild Henry Percy, 4th Earl of Northumberlandfather Maud Herbertmother Henry Percy, 5th Earl of Northumberlandsibling Alan Percysibling

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Born: 1474
Died: February 13, 1530

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