Sir William Gage, 2nd Baronet of
Hengrave (c. 1650–1727) was an
English baronet
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. He is credited with providing the "
greengages
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", which he introduced to
Hengrave Hall from
Paris
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.
He was also involved with negotiating with
Henry Ashley Jr as regards the development of the
River Lark as a navigable thoroughfare prior to the passage of the
River Lark Act 1698.
He was the son of
Sir Edward Gage, 1st Baronet of Hengrave and his wife Mary Hervey, daughter of
Sir William Hervey MP.
References
Baronets in the Baronetage of England
William
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1650s births
1727 deaths
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