Sir William Uvedale (c. 1581 – 1652) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1645.
[5] In January 1618, when John Bingley was knighted at Theobalds,[6] he acted with other courtiers led by John Finet in an interlude featuring "Tom of Bedlam the Tinker" intended to amuse King James who was suffering from gout.
The King was displeased by the play, especially the lyrics sung by Finet, and John Chamberlain was surprised that "none had the judgement to see how unfit it was to bring such beastly gear in public before a prince.
He was re-elected MP for Petersfield in 1626 and 1628, sitting until 1629 when King Charles decided to rule without parliament for eleven years.
[8] She had been a maid of honour to Anne of Denmark and walked in the queen's funeral procession in 1619, listed as "Lady Udall".