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Thomas Throckmorton

1536 – 1615

English politician, died 1615

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About Thomas Throckmorton

Lived 1536 – 1615 (aged 78–79). Thomas Throckmorton was an English politician.

Thomas Throckmorton (1533 – March 1618) was an English politician, a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Warwickshire in 1558 and Warwick in 1559. but he let Coughton Court to one of the conspirators, Sir Everard Digby. Throckmorton was not implicated in the plot, but fines for recusancy, previously waived, were reimposed.

Disambiguation Thomas Throckmorton is the name of various historical figures. He is the eldest son of Anthony Throckmorton, a mercer of St. Martin's Lane, Westminster and Chastleton, Oxfordshire; Thomas married Julian, the widow of Thomas Wye of Lypiatt. They did not have any children.

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Important facts

Born
1536
Birth century
16th century
Died
1615
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of England
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1558 Parliament, Member of the 1559 Parliament
Also known as
Thomas II Throckmorton

People in Thomas Throckmorton's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Throckmorton?

English politician, died 1615

When was Thomas Throckmorton born?

Thomas Throckmorton was born in 1536.

When did Thomas Throckmorton die?

Thomas Throckmorton died in 1615.

What was Thomas Throckmorton's occupation?

Thomas Throckmorton was a politician.

What nationality was Thomas Throckmorton?

Thomas Throckmorton was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Throckmorton

· Wikidata: Q7794463

· DBpedia: Thomas Throckmorton (died 1615)

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