About George Trenchard
Lived 1548 – 1630 (aged 81–82). George Trenchard was an English politician.
George Trenchard (c. 1548 – 24 November 1630), of Wolveton and later of Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, was an English politician.
He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Dorset in 1584, Bridport in 1571 and Dorchester in 1572. His grandfather had been an associate of the 1st Earl of Bedford as commissioner for church goods in Dorset.
He commanded a force of Dorset Trained Bands during the Spanish Armada crisis of 1588.
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Who was George Trenchard?
English politician (1548-1630)
When was George Trenchard born?
George Trenchard was born in 1548.
When did George Trenchard die?
George Trenchard died on 24 November 1630.
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George Trenchard was a politician.
What nationality was George Trenchard?
George Trenchard was English.
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· DBpedia: George Trenchard (c. 1548 – 1630)
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