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Thomas KNYVET Fell.-Com. at JESUS, in 1564-5 . 2nd s. of Sir Henry, of Charlton, Wiltshire . Created M.A. (Oxford) 1592 (on the Queen's visit). Gentleman of the privy chamber. Knighted, 14 Mar., 1603/4. As J.P. for Westminster [ London ] he searched the cellars of the Houses of Parliament and discovered the Guy Fawkes plot. Privy Councillor and Warden of the Mint. Created Baron Knyvet of Escrick, 1607 . Died 27 Jul., 1622; buried at Stanwell, Middlesex . ( D.N.B.; G.E.C. ) | Thomas KNYVET Approx. lifespan: 15461622 Fell.-Com. at Jesus College 1564/5 2nd s. of Sir Henry KNYVET of Charlton, Wiltshire , Created M.A. (Oxford) 1592 (on the Queen's visit) Gentleman of the privy chamber. Knighted 1603/4:03:14 As J.P. for Westminster, [London], he searched the cellars of the Houses of Parliament and discovered the Guy Fawkes plot. Privy Councillor and Warden of the Mint. Created Baron KNYVET of Escrick 1607 Died 1622:07:27 buried at Stanwell, Middlesex , ( D.N.B.; G.E.C. ) |