William Fanshawe (1583 – 4 March 1634) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1614 and 1625.
Fanshawe was the second son of Thomas Fanshawe, of Ware Park, Hertfordshire and his second wife Joan Smyth, the daughter of Thomas "Customer" Smythe, of Ostenhanger.[1]
Fanshawe was Auditor for the Duchy of Lancaster. In 1614 he was elected Member of Parliament for Lancaster. In 1619, he acquired the manor of Parsloes, Essex, which was held by his descendants until 1917.[2] He was elected MP for Clitheroe in 1621 and was re-elected MP for Clitheroe in 1624 and 1625.[1]
Fanshawe died at the age of 51.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Fanshawe Sir Thomas Howard |
Member of Parliament for Lancaster 1614 With: Thomas Fanshawe |
Succeeded by Thomas Fanshawe Sir Humphrey May |
| Preceded by Sir Gilbert Hoghton, 2nd Baronet Clement Coke |
Member of Parliament for Clitheroe 1621-1625 With: Sir Thomas Walmsley 1621-1622 Ralph Whitfield 1624 Ralph Assheton 1625 |
Succeeded by Ralph Assheton William Kirke |