Sir Nicholas Throckmorton

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Also Known As	Sir Nicholas Throgmorton
Born	1515
Died	February 12, 1571 (aged 56) • London • England

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Sir William Temple, Baronet

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Sir Thomas Roe

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Sir George Downing

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Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1st Baronet

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Giles Fletcher the Elder

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John Alden

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