William Samwell
Auditro of the Exchequer
About William Samwell
Lived 1559 – 1628 (aged 68–69). William Samwell was an English and British.
Sir William Samwell (1559–1628) of Northampton and Upton was an Auditor of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth I of England. He was knighted at the coronation of King James I of England in 1603.
His nephew was James Harrington (1611–1677), English political philosopher, best known for his controversial work, Oceana.
His grandson was William Samwell (1628–1676), English architect.
The Samwell baronets were created for his great-grandson Sir Thomas Samwell, 1st Baronet.
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Who was William Samwell?
Auditro of the Exchequer
When was William Samwell born?
William Samwell was born in 1559.
When did William Samwell die?
William Samwell died in 1628.
What nationality was William Samwell?
William Samwell was English and British.
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