Henry Vane the Elder
Henry Vane the Elder was born on February 18, 1589. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Henry Vane the Elder
Sir Henry Vane (18 February 1589 – 1655), known as the Elder to distinguish him from his son, was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1654. He served King Charles in many posts including secretary of state, but on the outbreak of the English Civil War joined the Parliamentary cause. He was the third cousin of Francis Fane, 1st Earl of Westmorland.