William Lane (c. 1553 – 12 May 1618) was an English politician.

He was the eldest son of Robert Lane and Katherine Copley.

He took part in the blockade of Western Cuba in June and July 1591 as captain of the 120-ton Centaur, an expedition financed by John Watts.[1]

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Gatton in 1593 and for Northamptonshire in 1601[2] in the seat previously held by his father.

References

  1. ↑ English privateering voyages to the West Indies, 1588–1595, Volume 111. Hakluyt Society at the University Press. 1959. p. 127.
  2. ↑ "LANE, William II (C.1553-1618), of Horton, Northants. | History of Parliament Online".


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