Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg
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Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg (c. 1627–December 31, 1700) was an English peer and the son of Thomas Belasyse, 1st Viscount Fauconberg.
On November 18, 1657, he married Mary Cromwell, a younger daughter of Oliver Cromwell. On April 9, 1689, he was created Earl Fauconberg. He and his wife had no children and on his death, the earldom became extinct, but his viscountcy passed to his nephew.
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| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: ? |
Lord Lieutenant of Durham 1660–1661 |
Succeeded by: The Lord Crewe |
| Preceded by: The Lord Belasyse |
Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners 1672–1674 |
Succeeded by: The Earl of Roscommon |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by: New Creation |
Earl Fauconberg 1689–1700 |
Succeeded by: Extinct |
| Preceded by: Thomas Belasyse |
Viscount Fauconberg 1652–1700 |
Succeeded by: Thomas Belasyse |
