Sir Thomas Thwaites orThwaytes (c.1435–1503) was an English civil servant, who was involved in thePerkin Warbeck conspiracy.
He served asEdward IV'sChancellor of the Exchequer from 1471 to 1483 andChancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster between 2 April 1478 and 7 July 1483. Upon the ascension ofRichard III he was knighted and moved toTreasurer of Calais, where he served from 1483 to 1490.[1] Thwaites's tenure as Chancellor occurred during theGreat Bullion Famine and theGreat Slump in England.
He was arrested for treason in 1493 for involvement in thePerkin Warbeck conspiracy. Originally sentenced to death, his sentence was altered to imprisonment in theTower of London and a fine.[2]
He owned the manor of Barnes in London.
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| Richard III (June 1483–1485) |
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