About George Johnson
Lived 1626 – 1683 (aged 56–57). George Johnson was an English politician.
George Johnson (1626–1683), of Bowden Park, Lacock, Wiltshire, was an English politician.
He was a reader and treasurer of the Middle Temple and was a judge.
He became a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Devizes on 30 October 1669 and 1681.
He was married to Mary Oeils, niece of the famed doctor, Baldwin Hamey the elder. He was the father of author and priest James Johnson and grandfather of James Johnson, Bishop of Gloucester and of Worcester.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Johnson?
MP for Devizes; English politician
When was George Johnson born?
George Johnson was born in 1626.
When did George Johnson die?
George Johnson died in 1683.
What was George Johnson's occupation?
George Johnson was a politician.
What nationality was George Johnson?
George Johnson was English.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Johnson (MP for Devizes)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Johnson. https://biography.guide/george-johnson-politician-1626/
MLA: "George Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-johnson-politician-1626/.
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