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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: 1546–1622
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. )

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