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William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele
English nobleman and politician (1582ā1662) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele (28 June 1582 ā 14 April 1662) was an English nobleman and politician. He was a leading critic of Charles I's rule during the 1620s and 1630s. He was known also for his involvement in several companies for setting up overseas colonies.[1]
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![]() Engraving of Lord Saye by Wenceslas Hollar, mid-seventeenth century. | |
Born | 28 June 1582 |
Died | 14 April 1662 (aged 79) |
Burial place | Broughton, Oxfordshire |
Spouse | Elizabeth Temple of Stowe |
Children | James Fiennes, 2nd Viscount Saye and Sele Nathaniel Fiennes John Fiennes Bridget Clinton, Countess of Lincoln |
Parent(s) | Richard Fiennes, 7th Baron Saye and Sele, Constance Kingsmill |
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