William Tresham

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William Tresham was Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 3 July 1442 to 10 June 1449 as well as being Speaker of the House of Commons from 1439 to 1442, in 1447 and from 1449 to 1450 in which year he was murdered. The family is connected to the Northamptonshire village of Sywell.

His son, Thomas, was also Speaker. He was beheaded in 1471.

Preceded by William Burley	Speaker of the House of Commons 1439–1442	Succeeded by William Burley
Preceded by William Burley	Speaker of the House of Commons 1446–1447	Succeeded by Sir John Say
Preceded by Sir John Popham	Speaker of the House of Commons 1449–1450	Succeeded by Sir William Oldhall
Preceded by Walter Sherington	Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 1442–1449	Succeeded by John Say