Background
Gresham was the eldest son of William Gresham (1512–1579) and his wife Beatrice Guybon.
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Thomas Gresham
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Career
Gresham was the grandson of Sir John Gresham, who was Lord Mayor in 1547. On his father"s death in 1579 Gresham inherited estates in and around Surrey, including Titsey Place. He was knighted in the Royal Gardens of Whitehall before the coronation of King James I on 23 July 1603.
He was re-elected as one of the members for Gatton in 1614 and 1621.
Membership
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In 1604 he was elected Member of Parliament for Gatton.
