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William Shaw

1644 – 1697

(c.1644-97) of St. James's Street, Westminster

Politician

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About William Shaw

Lived 1644 – 1697 (aged 52–53). William Shaw was a politician.

William Shaw (c. 1644–20 January 1697), of St. James's Street, Westminster, was an English Member of Parliament (MP).

He was a Member of the Parliament of England for Hythe in 1685.

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Important facts

Born

1644

Birth century

17th century

Died

1697

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Shaw's

Thomas Willis

1621 – 1675

Physician

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Shaw?

(c.1644-97) of St. James's Street, Westminster

When was William Shaw born?

William Shaw was born in 1644.

When did William Shaw die?

William Shaw died in 1697.

What was William Shaw's occupation?

William Shaw was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Shaw

· Wikidata: Q53337131

· DBpedia: William Shaw (MP for Hythe)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Shaw. https://biography.guide/william-shaw-politician-1644/

MLA: "William Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-shaw-politician-1644/.

Chicago: "William Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-shaw-politician-1644/.

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