Back Thomas Belasyse (1er comte Fauconberg, 1627-1700) French Thomas Belasyse, 1. jarl Fauconberg NB
The Earl Fauconberg | |
|---|---|
 Thomas Belasyse, aged 24 | |
| Lord Lieutenant, North Riding | |
| In office 1660–1687 | |
| Monarch | Charles II James II |
| Envoy to the Republic of Venice | |
| In office 1669–1672 | |
| Monarch | Charles II |
| Special Envoy to France | |
| In office 1658–1659 | |
| Monarch | Commonwealth of England |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca 1627 Newburgh Priory, Yorkshire |
| Died | 31 December 1700 (aged 73) Sutton House, London |
| Resting place | St Michael's, Coxwold |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse(s) | Mildred Saunderson Mary Cromwell (1637-1713) |
| Parent(s) | Henry Belasyse (1604–1647) Grace Barton |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Politician, diplomat |
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. After the Restoration of the monarchy he became a member of the Privy Council to Charles II and was elevated to an earldom by William III.
- ^ Also referred to as "Lord Falconbridge" in some sources (Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 1 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 804.) "Lord ..." was a title used by those who attended Cromwell's Other House (1658–1659)