William Wade, English politician and diplomat, Lieutenant of the Tower of London (born 1546)

William Wade (English politician)

16th/17th-century English statesman

Sir William Wade was an English statesman and diplomat, and Lieutenant of the Tower of London.

Lieutenant of the Tower of London

The Lieutenant of the Tower of London serves directly under the Constable of the Tower. The office has been appointed at least since the 13th century. There were formerly many privileges, immunities and perquisites attached to the office. Like the Constable, the Lieutenant was…