Henry Williams (alias Cromwell)
Sir Henry Williams (1537 – 6 January 1604), also known as Sir Henry Cromwell, was a knight of the shire (MP) for Huntingdonshire during the reign of Elizabeth I. He was the grandfather of the Protector, Oliver Cromwell.
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Arms of Sir Henry Williams alias Cromwell:– Quarterly of six – 1, Sable, a lion rampant Argent; 2, Sable, three spear-heads Argent, their points imbrued Gules; 3, Argent, a chevron between three fleurs de lys Sable; 4, Gules, three chevronels Argent; 5, Argent, a lion rampant Sable; 6, Argent, on a chevron Sable, a mullet of the field Argent. | |
| Born | Henry Cromwell alias Williams 1537 |
| Died | 6 January 1604 (aged 66–67) |
| Resting place | All Saints' Church, Huntingdon 52.3308°N 0.1850°W |
| Occupation | MP |
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| Children | with Joan:
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| Parent(s) | Sir Richard Williams Frances Murfyn |
| Relatives | Francis Williams (alias Cromwell) (brother) |
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