William Stanhope (1626–1703)
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Sir William Stanhope was a politician. He was a Member of Parliament
(MP) for Nottingham
from 1685 to 1689.
He was born the eldest surviving son of William Stanhope of Linby, Nottinghamshire by Anne, the daughter of Sir Bassingbourne Gawdy of West Harling, Norfolk. He succeeded his father (who had been MP for Nottingham in the Long Parliament) on his death in 1681, inheriting a seat at Shelford, Nottinghamshire and was knighted in 1683.
He was a Captain in the Earl of Chesterfield’s Foot in 1667. He was Gentleman Usher
to Queen Catherine of Braganza by 1665-?85 and Groom of the Chamber
in ?1685-9. He was elected MP for Nottingham in 1685.
He died aged 76 and was buried at Shelford. he had married Catherine, the daughter of Richard, 2nd Baron Byron of Rochdale.
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
(MP) for Nottingham
Nottingham (UK Parliament constituency)
Nottingham was a parliamentary borough in Nottinghamshire, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1295. In 1885 the constituency was abolished and the city of Nottingham divided into three single-member constituencies....
from 1685 to 1689.
He was born the eldest surviving son of William Stanhope of Linby, Nottinghamshire by Anne, the daughter of Sir Bassingbourne Gawdy of West Harling, Norfolk. He succeeded his father (who had been MP for Nottingham in the Long Parliament) on his death in 1681, inheriting a seat at Shelford, Nottinghamshire and was knighted in 1683.
He was a Captain in the Earl of Chesterfield’s Foot in 1667. He was Gentleman Usher
Gentleman Usher
Gentleman Usher is a title for some officers of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom. See List of Gentlemen Ushers for a list of office-holders.-Historical:...
to Queen Catherine of Braganza by 1665-?85 and Groom of the Chamber
Groom of the Chamber
Groom of the Chamber and Groom of the Privy Chamber were positions in the Royal Household of the English monarchy, the latter considerably more elevated. Other Ancien Régime royal establishments in Europe had comparable officers, often with similar titles...
in ?1685-9. He was elected MP for Nottingham in 1685.
He died aged 76 and was buried at Shelford. he had married Catherine, the daughter of Richard, 2nd Baron Byron of Rochdale.