William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam
William Fitzwilliam, 1st Earl Fitzwilliam (29 April 1643 – 28 December 1719) was an English 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.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Humphrey Orme Edward Palmer |
Member of Parliament for Peterborough 1667 – 1679 With: Humphrey Orme Sir Vere Fane Francis St John |
Succeeded by Francis St John Charles Orme |
| Preceded by Francis St John Charles Orme |
Member of Parliament for Peterborough 1681 With: Francis St John |
Succeeded by Charles FitzWilliam Charles Orme |
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
| New creation | Earl Fitzwilliam 1716–1719 |
Succeeded by John Fitzwilliam |
| Preceded by William Fitzwilliam |
Baron Fitzwilliam 1658–1719 | |