Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset

Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset was a poet, diplomat, writer, politician and playwright (1536–1608). He was born at Worthing and died at London.

Also recorded as Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset.

Overview

Born at Worthing in 1536, died at London in 1608.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset. His recorded language was English.

He was the child of Richard Sackville and Winifred Brydges. He married Cecily Baker. 4 children are recorded: Robert Sackville, 2nd Earl of Dorset, Jane Sackville, Lady Mary Sackville and Lady Anne Sackville.

Career and activity

Recorded positions include Lord High Treasurer, Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1558 Parliament, Member of the 1559 Parliament and Member of the 1563-67 Parliament.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Sackville, Thomas, first Earl of Dorset and Baron Buckhurst (1536–1608), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Sackville, Charles, sixth Earl of Dorset and Earl of Middlesex (1638–1706), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Sackville, Robert, second Earl of Dorset (1561–1609), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Sackville, Sir Edward, fourth Earl of Dorset (1591–1652), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Sackville, Lionel Cranfield, 1st Duke of Dorset, Oxford Art Online, 2003.

In detail

Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset studied at Inner Temple and St John's College. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include Lord High Treasurer and Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Garter.

Chronology

  1. 1536Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset born at Worthing.
  2. 1608Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset died at London.

Sources

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    “Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q670967: Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset

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