William Stanhope

Who was William Stanhope?

Sir William Stanhope was a politician. He was a Member of Parliament for Nottingham from 1685 to 1689.

He was born the eldest surviving son of William Stanhope of Linby, Nottinghamshire by Anne, the daughter of Sir Bassingbourne Gawdy of West Harling, Norfolk. He succeeded his father on his death in 1681, inheriting a seat at Shelford, Nottinghamshire and was knighted in 1683.

He was a Captain in the Earl of Chesterfield’s Foot in 1667. He was Gentleman Usher to Queen Catherine of Braganza by 1665-?85 and Groom of the Chamber in ?1685-9. He was elected MP for Nottingham in 1685.

He died aged 76 and was buried at Shelford. he had married Catherine, the daughter of Richard, 2nd Baron Byron of Rochdale.