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William Brouncker

1620 – 1680

English politician

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About William Brouncker

Lived 1620 – 1680 (aged 59–60). William Brouncker was an English politician.

William Brouncker (c. 1620 – 1680) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1660.

Brouncker was the son of William Brouncker of Erlestoke, Wiltshire and his wife Anne Dauntsey, daughter of Sir John Dauntsey of Bishop's Lavington in the same county. He succeeded his father before 1650.

He was J.P. for Wiltshire from 1652 to 1653.

Brouncker died at the age of about 60.

He married, by licence dated 24 September 1644, Katherine Moore, daughter of Thomas Moore of Hawkchurch, Devon, and had three sons and two daughters. In 1689 his youngest son Dauntsey (d. 1693) recovered the manor from Sir Stephen Fox.

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Important facts

Born
1620
Birth century
17th century
Died
1680
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of England
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the April 1660 Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Brouncker?

English politician

When was William Brouncker born?

William Brouncker was born in 1620.

When did William Brouncker die?

William Brouncker died in 1680.

What was William Brouncker's occupation?

William Brouncker was a politician.

What nationality was William Brouncker?

William Brouncker was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Brouncker

· Wikidata: Q8006001

· DBpedia: William Brouncker (Westbury MP, died 1680)

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