Background
He was born the eldest son of Sir William Skipwith.
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William Skipwith
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Career
He was admitted in 1527 to study law at Grays Inn. He succeeded his father in 1547 and was knighted later the same year. He was appointed High sheriff of Lincolnshire for 1552-1553 and 1563-1564 and Justice of the Peace (Justice of the Peace) for Lindsey from 1554 to 1572.
He died on 17 October 1586 at Hanby, Lincolnshire, and was buried at South Ormsby.
Membership
He was elected a Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) to represent Lincolnshire in 1547.
