William Rainsborough
William Rainsborowe | |
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| Born | 11 June 1587 |
| Died | 16 February 1642 (aged 54) St Katharine's by the Tower, Wapping, London, England |
| Resting place | St John's Church, Wapping, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Member of Parliament, Sea Mariner, Businessman |
| Known for | Adventurer Vice Admiral in Royal Navy English Ambassador to Morocco, Freeing White Slaves in Morocco Adventurer |
Captain William Rainsborough, usually spelt Rainsborowe (11 June 1587 – 16 February 1642), was an English Captain and Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy, English ambassador to Morocco and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1642.