William de La Pole

William de la Pole may refer to:

  • Sir William de la Pole (of Mawddwy) (died bef. 1319)
  • Sir William de la Pole of Hull (died 1366)
  • William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk (died 1450)
  • Sir William de la Pole (1478–1539), son of John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, incarcerated in the Tower of London for 37 years

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    It’s true I’ve got no shirts to wear;
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