Edward Baeshe or Bashe was an English naval administrator and politician.

He was born the son of Richard Baeshe of Worcester.

He worked under Thomas Cromwell, and in 1550 became surveyor-general of victuals for the navy. He was the Member of Parliament

Member of Parliament

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 for Rochester

Rochester (UK Parliament constituency)

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 during the reign of Queen Mary and Elizabeth (elected Nov 1554, 1559 and 1563), and for Preston

Preston (UK Parliament constituency)

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 in 1571. He was Sheriff of Hertfordshire

High Sheriff of Hertfordshire

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 for 1571 and 1584.
He married twice: firstly Thomasin Baker (no children) and secondly Jane, the daughter of Sir Ralph Sadler

Ralph Sadler

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of Hackney, with whom he had two sons.