Thomas Roe

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Sir
Thomas Roe
Bornc. 1581
Low Leyton near Wanstead in Essex
Died6 November 1644 (aged 62–63)
SpouseLady Eleanor Beeston
Parent(s)Sir Robert Rowe
Elinor Jermy

Sir Thomas Roe (c. 1581 – 6 November 1644) was an English diplomat for James VI and I and Charles I. Roe's voyages ranged from Central America to India; as ambassador, he represented England in the Mughal Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire. He held a seat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1644. Roe was an accomplished scholar and a patron of learning.

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