Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg
The Earl Fauconberg | |
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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 | c. 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. He supported the Parliamentary cause during the English Civil War, becoming closely associated with Oliver Cromwell and marrying Cromwell's third daughter, Mary Cromwell. After the Restoration of the monarchy of the monarchy, he became a member of the Privy Council under Charles II and was created an earl by William of Orange.