William Haute (MP)

William Haute (died 1462), of Bishopsbourne, Kent, was an English politician.

Family

Haute was the eldest son of Sir Nicholas Haute, MP, and Alice (d. 11 March 1400), daughter of Sir Thomas Couen of Ightham.[1] Before October 1419, Haute married Margaret Berwyk, daughter of Sir Hugh Berwyk of Frilsham, Berkshire. She was the sister and heiress of Thomas Berwyk, and the widow of Ralph Butler of Gloucestershire. Margaret and Haute had one daughter. Around 1429, Haute married again, to Joan Wydeville, daughter of Sir Richard Wydeville, MP (1385 - 1441) of Grafton, Northamptonshire and Maidstone, Kent, and of Joan Bittellesgate, daughter of Thomas Bittellesgate of Devon. By this marriage, Haute became an uncle to the future queen consort of Edward IV, Elizabeth Woodville. They had four sons and five daughters.[2] By their daughter, Alice Fogge, Haute and Joan were great-great-grandparents to King Henry VIII's sixth consort, Catherine Parr.

Career

Haute was a Member of Parliament for Kent constituency 1419, 1429, 1432 and 1450. He was appointed the Sheriff of Kent for two consecutive years in 1420 and 1421.[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ "HAUTE, Sir Nicholas (1357-c.1415), of Wadden Hall in Waltham, Kent.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "HAUTE, William (d.1462), of Bishopsbourne, Kent.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 2013-01-01.

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