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William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele
1582Jun, 28

William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele

William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele, English politician (d. 1662)
William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele (28 June 1582 – 14 April 1662) was an English nobleman and politician, known also for his involvement in several companies for setting up overseas colonies.

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