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In which country did Seymour carry out a military campaign?

  • France

  • Spain

  • Scotland

  • Germany

Answer

In 1547, Seymour led an English army into Scotland to support Mary of Guise against the Scottish Protestant rebels. The army was defeated at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh and Seymour was captured. He was held prisoner for two years before being released in 1549.
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