Sir Edward Wyndham, 2nd Baronet
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Sir Edward Wyndham, 2nd Baronet (c. 1667 – 29 June 1695), English
politician
, was Member of Parliament
for Ilchester
from 1685 to 1687, from 1689 to 1690, and from 1690 to 1695.
He inherited his father's baronetcy in 1683. Wyndham was married to Katherine, the oldest daughter of Sir William Leveson-Gower, 4th Baronet
. In English folklore
, Katherine Wyndham has been identified as the subject of the story of the "Lady with the Ring
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England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, was Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Ilchester
Ilchester (UK Parliament constituency)
Ilchester was a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1832. It was represented by two Members of Parliament until 1832...
from 1685 to 1687, from 1689 to 1690, and from 1690 to 1695.
He inherited his father's baronetcy in 1683. Wyndham was married to Katherine, the oldest daughter of Sir William Leveson-Gower, 4th Baronet
Sir William Leveson-Gower, 4th Baronet
Sir William Leveson-Gower, 4th Baronet was an English politician.Born William Gower, he was the second son of Sir Thomas Gower, 2nd Baronet and Frances, daughter and coheir of John Leveson. He added the surname Leveson to his own in 1668, when he inherited the Trentham and Lilleshall estates of...
. In English folklore
English folklore
English folklore is the folk tradition which has developed in England over a number of centuries. Some stories can be traced back to their roots, while the origin of others is uncertain or disputed...
, Katherine Wyndham has been identified as the subject of the story of the "Lady with the Ring
Lady with the Ring
The "Lady with the Ring" is a story about premature burial from European folklore. Versions of the story were popular throughout Europe in the 14th through the 19th centuries.- Central features :...
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