Walter Mildmay
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Sir Walter Mildmay (bef. 1523–31 May 1589) was an English statesman who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer of England under Queen Elizabeth I.
He was a staunch Puritan, and founded Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge to provide for extensive theological training for Protestant preachers.
He built Danbury Place in Danbury, Essex.
A house at King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford was named for a Mildmay (probably Sir Walter) in 1907.
Preceded by: Sir John Baker |
Chancellor of the Exchequer 1559–1589 |
Succeeded by: John Fortescue |