Edward Bourchier, 4th Earl of Bath

Edward Bourchier, 4th Earl of Bath (baptised 1 March 1590 – died 31 March 1636).

Origins He was born in Somerset, the eldest son and heir of William Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath by his second wife

Education He was educated at Caius College, Cambridge.

Marriages and children He married twice: Firstly on 14 July 1623 (alias Rede) daughter and heiress of Sir John Rede. John Bourchier, styled Lord FitzWarin (21 January 1630 – October 1631), son and heir apparent, died as an infant aged 1 year and predeceased his father. Lady Elizabeth Bourchier (1626 – 22 September 1670), eldest daughter, who married Basil Feilding, 2nd Earl of Denbigh, without children. Lady Dorothy Bourchier (1627–1659), 2nd daughter, who married firstly Thomas, Lord Grey of Groby and was the mother of Thomas Grey, 2nd Earl of Stamford; secondly to Gustavus Mackworth, by whom she had issue. Lady Anne Bourchier (1631–?), 3rd daughter, who married firstly James Cranfield, 2nd Earl of Middlesex (1621–1651), the two daughters of which marriage died young;