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William Thornhill


William Thornhill (c.1500–1557), of Thornhill in Stalbridge, Dorset, was an English politician.

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Family

Thornhill was the eldest son of Thomas Thornhill of Thornhill and his wife Joan née Hussey, daughter of Thomas Hussey of Shapwick. William married twice: firstly to a daughter of William Chauncy of Charlton in Wiltshire, by whom he had two sons and three daughters; secondly to Joan Brydges, daughter of Henry Brydges of Newbury, Berkshire.

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Poole in 1529.

References

William Thornhill Wikipedia