Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg

The Earl Fauconberg
Thomas Belasyse, aged 24
Lord Lieutenant, North Riding
In office
1660–1687
MonarchCharles II James II
Envoy to the Republic of Venice
In office
1669–1672
MonarchCharles II
Special Envoy to France
In office
1658–1659
MonarchCommonwealth of England
Personal details
Bornca 1627
Newburgh Priory, Yorkshire
Died31 December 1700(1700-12-31) (aged 73)
Sutton House, London
Resting placeSt Michael's, Coxwold
NationalityEnglish
Spouse(s)Mildred Saunderson
Mary Cromwell (1637-1713)
Parent(s)Henry Belasyse (1604–1647)
Grace Barton
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge
OccupationPolitician, 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.

  1. ^ Also referred to as "Lord Falconbridge" in some sources (Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Amelot de la Houssaye, Abraham Nicolas" . 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)