William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam
The Earl FitzWilliam | |
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| Born | 29 April 1643 |
| Died | 28 December 1719 |
| Nationality | English |
| Title | 1st Earl Fitzwilliam |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Cremor |
| Children | John Fitzwilliam, 2nd Earl Fitzwilliam |
| Parent(s) | William FitzWilliam, 2nd Baron FitzWilliam Jane Perry |
William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam MP (29 April 1643 – 28 December 1719) was an English nobleman, Whig politician, and peer.
Fitzwilliam was the son of William FitzWilliam, 2nd Baron FitzWilliam and Jane Perry. On 21 February 1658 he succeeded to his father's title. As his title was in the Peerage of Ireland, Fitzwilliam was able to sit in the House of Commons of England, and served as the Member of Parliament for Peterborough from 1667 to 1679. He sat again for the seat in 1681. On 21 July 1716 he was made Viscount Milton and Earl Fitzwilliam, both titles in the Peerage of Ireland.[1]
On 10 May 1669 he married Anne Cremor, daughter and sole heiress of Edmund Cremor and Anne Tryce. He was succeeded in his titles by his eldest son, John Fitzwilliam.[2]
References[]
- ^ The English Peerage, Volume 1 (1790), p.348.
- ^ The English Peerage, Volume 1 (1790), p.348.
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