William FITZWILLIAM, 1st Earl of Southampton

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation / Profession: Knight of the Body
• Occupation / Profession: 1509; - Gentleman Usher at Henry VII's funeral. - Cupbearer to Henry VIII.
• Occupation / Profession: 1513; Esquire of the Body
• Occupation / Profession: Feb 1512/3; Master of the Harriers
• Occupation / Profession: 1520; Vice-Admiral of England (also in 1522-23)
• Occupation / Profession: From Feb 1520/1 to Jan 1521/2; Ambassador to France
• Occupation / Profession: Abt Apr 1522; Privy Council (PC)
• Occupation / Profession: From 1525 to 1537; Treasurer of the Household
• Honor: 1526; Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter (KG)
• Occupation / Profession: From 1529 to 1542; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
• Occupation / Profession: From 1529 to 1536; Member of Parliament (MP) for Surrey
• Occupation / Profession: From 1532 to 1542; High Steward of Oxford University
• Occupation / Profession: From 1536 to 1540; High Admiral of England
• Title: 18 Oct 1537; 1st Earl of Southampton [England. 1537]
• Occupation / Profession: 1539; Chief Steward of his 2nd cousin Margaret, Countess of Salisbury's possessions after her attainder.
• Occupation / Profession: From 1540 to 1542; Lord Privy Seal
• Occupation / Profession: 1542; Lieutenant and Captain General towards the North

Notes:

Died:
Died without legitimate issue whereupon the Earldom of Southampton expired.

William married Mabel CLIFFORD in Nov 1513. Mabel was born in Date of birth unknown; died in 1550. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]