Sir William Gage, 2nd Baronet
Sir William Gage, 2nd Baronet of Hengrave (c. 1650–1727) was an English baronet. He is credited with providing the "greengages", which he introduced to Hengrave Hall from Paris.[1] He was also involved with negotiating with as regards the development of the River Lark as a navigable thoroughfare prior to the passage of the River Lark Act 1698.[2]
He was the son of Sir Edward Gage, 1st Baronet of Hengrave and his wife Mary Hervey, daughter of Sir William Hervey MP.
References[]
- ^ Young, Francis (22 February 2016). "The Curse of the Greengage". Francis Young. Francis Young. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Gage, John (1822). The history and antiquities of Hengrave, in Suffolk. London & Bury St Edmunds: J. Carpenter; J. Deck.
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- Baronets in the Baronetage of England
- Gage family
- 1650 births
- 1727 deaths
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