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Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet

1642 – 1684

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About Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet

Lived 1642 – 1684 (aged 41–42). Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet was an English politician.

Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet (May 1642 – 30 April 1684) was an English Whig politician who was a Member of Parliament for Suffolk from 1679 until his death in 1684.

Early life Spring was the son of Sir William Spring, 1st Baronet and Elizabeth L'Estrange, daughter of Alice L'Estrange and Sir Hamon le Strange. He was educated at King Edward VI School and Christ's College, Cambridge, graduating in 1658. In 1654 he inherited his father's baronetcy. Sir Thomas Spring, 3rd Baronet, married Merolina, daughter and co-heiress of Thomas Jermyn, 2nd Baron Jermyn and heiress of the Jacobite Earl of Dover. Sir John Spring, 5th Baronet, married Elizabeth Nightingale. Sarah Spring, married John Macky.

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Important facts

Born
1642
Birth century
17th century
Died
30 April 1684
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of England
Education
Christ's College, King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1679 Parliament, Member of the 1681 Parliament, Member of the 1680-81 Parliament
Also known as
William Spring, Sir William Spring, 2nd Bt.

People in Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet?

British Baronet

When was Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet was born in 1642.

When did Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet died on 30 April 1684.

What was Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet?

Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7529778

· DBpedia: Sir William Spring, 2nd Baronet

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