Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset
The Earl of Dorset | |
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Portrait by John de Critz | |
| Lord High Treasurer | |
| In office 15 May 1599 – 19 April 1608 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth I James I |
| Preceded by | The Lord Burghley |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Salisbury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1536 Buckhurst, Sussex Kingdom of England |
| Died | 19 April 1608 (aged 71–72) Westminster, London Kingdom of England |
| Spouse | Cicely Baker |
| Children | 7, including Robert and William |
| Parent(s) | Richard Sackville Winifred Brydges |
Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset (1536 – 19 April 1608) was an English statesman, poet, and dramatist. He was the son of Richard Sackville, a cousin to Anne Boleyn. He was a Member of Parliament and Lord High Treasurer.