William Killigrew

Sir William Killigrew of Hanworth, Middlesex, was a courtier to Queen Elizabeth I and to her successor King James I, whom he served as Groom of the Privy Chamber. He served as a member of parliament at various times between 1571 and 1614 and was Chamberlain of the Exchequer between 1605 and 1608. Several of his descendants were also royal courtiers and many were buried in Westminster Abbey.

Occupation

politician

Position held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1571 Parliament, Member of the 1572-83 Parliament, Member of the 1584-85 Parliament

Born

1560, 1540

Died

1622, November 23, 1622