Dukes of Somerset, Second Creation (1448)
- These dukes are variously numbered to include or exclude their kinsman John, 1st Duke
- Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset (c. 1406–1455), became Duke of Somerset in 1448
- Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset (1436–1464), eldest son of Edmund, whose titles were forfeit from 1461 to 1463
- Edmund Beaufort, 4th Duke of Somerset (c. 1439–1471), second son of Edmund, may or may not be considered Duke, and was so styled by Lancastrians (see article for details)
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