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Ambrose Cave

1503 – 1568

British politician

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Lived 1503 – 1568 (aged 64–65). Ambrose Cave was an English politician.

Sir Ambrose Cave (died 2 April 1568) was an English politician and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Life Ambrose Cave was the son of Richard Cave (see Cave-Browne-Cave baronets) and Margaret Saxby of Stanford, Northamptonshire. He was educated at Cambridge University. He was knighted by 1525. He was a Member of Parliament for Leicestershire in 1545, 1547 and 1553 and for Warwickshire in 1558, 1559 and 1563 and High Sheriff of Warwickshire in 1549. He was also Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1558–1569) and Custos Rotulorum of Warwickshire (also 1558–1568).

As Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Cave inspected the castles and estates in the north of England in 1562. A committee viewed reports and drawings of the castles. Although the buildings were mostly redundant, only Peveril Castle and Donington were declared beyond repair. Tickhill Castle was to be retained as an "ancient monument".

Marriage and family Cave married Margery Willington, daughter of William Willington. Their daughter Margaret married Sir Henry Knollys, privateer and MP. His nephew Roger Cave married Margaret, a sister of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley.

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Important facts

Born
1503
Birth century
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Nationality
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1545-47 Parliament, Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament, Member of the March 1553 Parliament
Also known as
Sir Ambrose Cave, Rt. Hon. Sir Ambrose Cave, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ambrose Cave?

British politician

When was Ambrose Cave born?

Ambrose Cave was born in 1503.

When did Ambrose Cave die?

Ambrose Cave died on 2 April 1568.

What was Ambrose Cave's occupation?

Ambrose Cave was a politician.

What nationality was Ambrose Cave?

Ambrose Cave was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ambrose Cave

· Wikidata: Q4741768

· DBpedia: Ambrose Cave

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