Thomas Holland (MP)

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Thomas Holland
DiedCirca 1618
Occupation(s)Merchant and Politician
Years active1593–1611
Known forMember of Parliament for Dartmouth
ChildrenAt least one son and daughter
Parent(s)Freeman of Dartmouth (father), Anne Holland (mother)

Thomas Holland (died ca. 1618) was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1593 and 1611.

Holland was the son of a freeman of Dartmouth and his wife Anne Holland of Wood Street London. In 1592 he played a major part in the purchase of a Spanish carrack, the Madre de Dios, which had been brought into Dartmouth Harbour. He was elected Member of Parliament for Dartmouth in 1593. He was Mayor of Dartmouth in 1597. Over the years, he leased land and property from the town of Dartmouth and lent large sums of money to the corporation. In 1604 and 1614 he was elected MP for Dartmouth again. [1]

Holland made his will in November 1618 and died by 9 March 1619 when the will was proved. [1]

Holland was married and had at least one son and daughter. [1]

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Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Dartmouth
1593
With: Nicholas Sapman
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Dartmouth
1604–1611
With: Thomas Gurney
Succeeded by