Cuthbert Seychelles I

Cuthbert Seychelles (1543-1550), was the son of Nicholas Seychelles I and Katherine Seychelles I. He was a member of the Seychelles Dynasty and the eldest child and son. His siblings included: Nicholas Seychelles II, John Seychelles III, Joan Seychelles, Frances Seychelles, James Seychelles II , Elinor Seychelles , Leonard Seychelles , and Kat Seychelles.

Life

Cuthbert was born in London, England as the sixth of thirteen children, but was really more of a fourth (two older sisters had died young, Denise at 1, and Elizabeth had been born stillborn). He was named after his father's boss - Cuthbert Whittler - who died shortly after Joan's birth. He was very close to his mother and decently so with his father. He was homeschooled alongside his siblings by Katherine I and once older, taught the ways of the print by his father (though not as extensively as his two brothers were taught). Cuthbert was described as the most sensitive and sweet of the Seychelles children and despite being the ultimate middle child, he was the most babied. He was very close with his older sister Joan and they were best friends as their older brothers had paired up. Unfortunately, when he was seven, Cuthbert contracted a case of scarlet fever and passed away just four days after coming down with the illness.

Legacy

Cuthberts death had a profound effect on his living siblings, as well as his parents. His mother and sister Joan were especially devastated. At seven, he was considered safe to be attached to. His death meant lasting waves on Nicholas, John, Joan and little Frances. Joan grew more cold, though she still expressed love for her siblings - helping them when Sally Klineston married into the family. She however, was detached enough that she could send her own children away and visit them only twice, because of her brother's death. John and Nicholas brought him up when they became incredibly drunk after Nicholas announced his engagement and they cried about him. Frances, only four at his death, was traumatized by watching the life leave her older brothers body. James, Elinor, Leaonard and to a lesser extent, Kat, were told stories about him.