Overview
Sir William Babthorpe (1489/1490–1555) was an English politician of Osgodby and Flotmanby, Yorkshire.
His family were noted Roman Catholics when this was disadvantageous. His descendants included William Banbthorpe (died 1581), Ralph Babthorpe, Grace Babthorpe (died 1635), and William Babthorpe (died 1635).
Life
William was the eldest son of William Babthorpe of Osgodby and educated in the law.
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