Thomas Fane (died 1607)

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Thomas Fane (died 1607), of Burston, Hunton, Kent, was an English politician.

He was a Member of Parliament for Dover, Kent, in 1589, 1593 and 1597. [1] He was the younger brother of Thomas Fane (died 1589), Sheriff of Kent and ancestor of the Earl of Westmorland.

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References

  1. "FANE, Thomas (D.1607), of Burston, Hunton, Kent. | History of Parliament Online".