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Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg PC (c. 1627 – 31 December 1700) was an English peer. [1] He supported the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War, becoming close to Oliver Cromwell and marrying Cromwell's third daughter, Mary.
Thomas was created Earl Fauconberg in the Peerage of England in 1689. He was childless and the earldom became extinct on his death in 1700. He was succeeded in the remaining titles by his nephew and namesake, Thomas, the third Viscount, the son of Sir Rowland Belasyse.
Thomas Belasyse, 1st Viscount Fauconberg (1577 – 18 April 1653), [1] styled Baron Fauconberg between 1627 and 1643 and Sir Thomas Belasyse, 2nd Baronet between 1624 and 1627, was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1597 and 1624 and was raised to the peerage in 1627.
19 de mar. de 2023 · Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl of Fauconberg of Newborough was born on 27 April 1699. He was the son of Thomas Belasyse, 3rd Viscount Fauconberg of Henknowle and Bridget Gage. He married Catherine Betham, daughter of John Betham and Catherine (?), on 5 August 1726. He died on 8 February 1774 at age 74.
Fauconberg’s activities in the House in support of William’s claim to the throne led to his re-appointment to the Privy Council on 14 Feb. 1689 and to the lieutenancy of the North Riding at the end of March. At the time of the coronation he was elevated in the peerage, as earl of Fauconberg.
Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg (1627-1700), Son-in-law of Oliver Cromwell. Sitter in 5 portraits.
26 de ago. de 2024 · Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg PC (c. 1627 – 31 December 1700) was an English peer. [1] He supported the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War, becoming close to Oliver Cromwell and marrying Cromwell's third daughter, Mary.