Sir William Temple

Diplomat and essayist, born in London, UK. He studied at Cambridge, became a diplomat in 1655, was made ambassador at The Hague, and negotiated the Triple Alliance (1668) against France. He was made a baronet, and in 1677 helped to bring about the marriage of the Prince of Orange to the Princess Mary, daughter of James, Duke of York (later James II). After the 1688 revolution he declined a political post to devote himself to literature, living in retirement at Moor Park, Surrey. His essay style was a major influence on 18th-c writers, including Swift, who was his secretary.

Notable William Temples include:

Sir William Temple (British politician) (1628 - 1699), 17th century British politician, employer of Jonathan Swift William Temple (governor), (1814–1863) American merchant and Governor of Delaware. William Horace Temple (died 1988), temperance crusader, CCF member of the Ontario legislature 1948–1951 William F Temple (author) (1914-1989), author of The Four Sided Triangle Governor William Temple, Acting Governor of Connecticut (1846-1847) William Grenville Temple (1824 - 1894), US admiral (see Find-A-Grave biography) See also: List of people by name: Te#Temp

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