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Henry Fortescue

d. 1576

English Member of Parliament (died 1576)

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About Henry Fortescue

Henry Fortescue was an English politician.

Henry Fortescue (by 1515 – 1576), of Faulkbourne, Essex, was an English politician.

He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Maldon in March 1553 and for Sudbury in 1559, and High Sheriff of Essex and Hertfordshire in 1563.

He was the father of the politician Dudley Fortescue.

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Important facts

Died

6 October 1576

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Kingdom of England

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the March 1553 Parliament, Member of the 1559 Parliament, High Sheriff of Essex

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Fortescue?

English Member of Parliament (died 1576)

When did Henry Fortescue die?

Henry Fortescue died on 6 October 1576.

What was Henry Fortescue's occupation?

Henry Fortescue was a politician.

What nationality was Henry Fortescue?

Henry Fortescue was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Fortescue

· Wikidata: Q24568420

· DBpedia: Henry Fortescue (MP, died 1576)

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