John Thynne

John Thynne

Sir John Thynne (c. 1515 – 21 May 1580) was the steward to Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (c. 1506–1552) and a member of parliament. He was the builder of Longleat House and his descendants became Marquesses of Bath.

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