William Bourchier

3rd Earl of Bath, English nobleman

William Bourchier - 3rd Earl of Bath, English nobleman
Born

1557
468 years ago

Died

July 12th, 1623
401 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Held the title of 3rd Earl of Bath, active during the early 17th century. Contributed to local governance in Devonshire and participated in the English parliament. Engaged in land management and maintained influence through his noble lineage. Inherited the title from his father and continued the family legacy.

Held the title of 3rd Earl of Bath

Participated in the English parliament

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