William Lane (died 1618)

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William Lane (c. 1553 – 12 May 1618) was an English politician.

He took part in the blockade of Western Cuba in June and July 1591 as captain of the 120-ton Centaur, an expedition financed by John Watts.[1]

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Gatton in 1593 and for Northamptonshire in 1601.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ English privateering voyages to the West Indies, 1588–1595, Volume 111. Hakluyt Society at the University Press. 1959. p. 127.
  2. ^ "LANE, William II (C.1553-1618), of Horton, Northants. | History of Parliament Online".


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