Thomas Englefield

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Sir Thomas Englefield (c. 1450–April 3, 1514) was Speaker of England's House of Commons from 1496 to 1497 and again in 1509. A Knight of the Bath, he was probably born in Englefield in Berkshire in c.1450. His family were certainly lords of the manor there for many generations. However, he also held land on the Welsh border, notably in Worcestershire where he became a magistrate (JP) and High Sheriff.

Sir Thomas was the grandfather of the Catholic politician, Sir Francis Englefield.

Preceded by Sir Robert Drury	Speaker of the House of Commons 1496–1497	Succeeded by Edmund Dudley
Preceded by Edmund Dudley	Speaker of the House of Commons 1509	Succeeded by Sir Robert Sheffield