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Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset
16th/17th-century English politician and poet / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset (1536 – 19 April 1608) was an English statesman, poet, and dramatist. He was the son of Richard Sackville, a cousin to Anne Boleyn. He was a Member of Parliament and Lord High Treasurer.
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The Earl of Dorset | |
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![]() Portrait by John de Critz | |
Lord High Treasurer | |
In office 15 May 1599 – 19 April 1608 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth I James I |
Preceded by | The Lord Burghley |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Salisbury |
Personal details | |
Born | 1536 Buckhurst, Sussex Kingdom of England |
Died | 19 April 1608(1608-04-19) (aged 71–72) Westminster, London Kingdom of England |
Spouse | Cicely Baker |
Children | 7, including Robert and William |
Parent(s) | Richard Sackville Winifred Brydges |
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