Sir William Gage, 2nd Baronet of Hengrave (c. 1650–1727) was an English baronet. He is credited with providing the "greengages", which he introduced to Hengrave Hall from Paris.[1] He was also involved with negotiating with Henry Ashley Jr as regards the development of the River Lark as a navigable thoroughfare prior to the passage of the River Lark Act 1698.[2]
He was the son of Sir Edward Gage, 1st Baronet of Hengrave and his wife Mary Hervey, daughter of Sir William Hervey MP.
References edit
- ^ Young, Francis (22 February 2016). "The Curse of the Greengage". Francis Young. Francis Young. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Gage, John (1822). The history and antiquities of Hengrave, in Suffolk. London & Bury St Edmunds: J. Carpenter; J. Deck.
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