William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele
William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele (28 June 1582 – 14 April 1662) was an English nobleman and politician. He was a leading critic of Charles I's rule during the 1620s and 1630s. He was known also for his involvement in several companies for setting up overseas colonies.
The Viscount Saye and Sele | |
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Engraving of Lord Saye by Wenceslas Hollar, mid-seventeenth century. | |
| Born | 28 June 1582 |
| Died | 14 April 1662 (aged 79) |
| Burial place | Broughton, Oxfordshire |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Temple of Stowe |
| Children | James Fiennes, 2nd Viscount Saye and Sele Nathaniel Fiennes John Fiennes Bridget Clinton, Countess of Lincoln |
| Parent(s) | Richard Fiennes, 7th Baron Saye and Sele, Constance Kingsmill |
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