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Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Marske

1676 – 1705

English politician

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Lived 1676 – 1705 (aged 29). Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Marske was a politician.

Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet (4 January 1676 – 6 April 1705) was an English landowner from Marske-by-the-Sea, Yorkshire. He was the eldest son of Anthony Lowther and Margaret Penn, daughter of Sir William Penn.

On 15 June 1697, he was created a baronet.

He married Catherine Preston and had three children: Sir Thomas Lowther, 2nd Baronet (1699–1745) Catherine Lowther Margaret Lowther

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Important facts

Born
4 January 1676
Birth century
17th century
Died
6 April 1705
Occupation
Politician
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1702-05 Parliament
Also known as
Sir William Lowther, 1st Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

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When was Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Marske born?

Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Marske was born on 4 January 1676.

When did Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Marske die?

Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Marske died on 6 April 1705.

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Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Marske was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Marske

· Wikidata: Q7529665

· DBpedia: Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Marske

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