Thomas Dudley

Thomas Dudley (died 1593) was an English politician.

Life He was the third son of Thomas Dudley of Yanwath, Cumberland and Grace, co-heiress of Sir Lancelot Threlkeld of Yanwath. John Dudley (died 1580) was one of his older brothers. He was listed among the gentlemen of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland in 1553, served in the household of Jane Dudley, Duchess of Northumberland until her death, and then joined the household of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, becoming Comptroller by 1571. His return as MP for Newtown, Isle of Wight in 1593 was due to Sir George Carey, governor of the Isle of Wight.

He apparently never married. By the time of his death he was in debt and instructed his nephew Anthony Blencowe (later provost of Oriel College, Oxford), as heir and executor, to sell his land and goods to satisfy his creditors.