John Thurloe | |
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| Postmaster General of England | |
| In office 1655–1660 | |
| Preceded by | John Manley |
| Succeeded by | Henry Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1616 England, Kingdom of England |
| Died | 21 February 1668 (aged 51) London, England, Kingdom of England |
| Children | 4 sons and 2 daughters |
John Thurloe[1] (June 1616 – 21 February 1668) was an English politician who served as secretary to the council of state in Protectorate England and spymaster for Oliver Cromwell and held the position of Postmaster General between 1655 and 1660. He was from Great Milton in Oxfordshire and of Lincoln's Inn.[2]
- ^ In his diary, Samuel Pepys spells Thurloe's name as Thurlow
- ^ "The life of John Thurloe Esq., Secretary of State". A Collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe. 1. London: Thomas Birch: xi–xx. 1638–1653.