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Charles Thynne

1568 – 1652

English politician

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Lived 1568 – 1652 (aged 83–84). Charles Thynne was an English politician.

Charles Thynne (c 1568–1652) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1629.

Thynne was the son of Sir John Thynne, of Longleat, Wiltshire and his second wife Dorothy Wroughton, daughter of Sir William Wroughton, of Broad Hinton. He matriculated at Broadgates Hall, Oxford on 19 April 1583, aged 15. He was of Cheddar, Somerset. In 1614, he was elected Member of Parliament for Lymington in the Addled Parliament. He was elected Member of Parliament for Westbury in 1628 and sat until 1629 when King Charles decided to rule without parliament for eleven years.

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Important facts

Born
1568
Birth century
Died
1652
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Pembroke College
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1614 Parliament, Member of the 1628-29 Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Thynne?

English politician

When was Charles Thynne born?

Charles Thynne was born in 1568.

When did Charles Thynne die?

Charles Thynne died in 1652.

What was Charles Thynne's occupation?

Charles Thynne was a politician.

What nationality was Charles Thynne?

Charles Thynne was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Thynne

· Wikidata: Q5082947

· DBpedia: Charles Thynne

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