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John But

1301 – 1401

English politician

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About John But

Lived 1301 – 1401 (aged 99–100). John But was an English politician.

John But or Butte (fl. 1402–1425), of St Gennys, Cornwall was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Barnstaple in 1402, for Bodmin in May 1413 and November 1414, for Liskeard in 1417 and for Truro 1422 and 1425.

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Important facts

Born
1301
Birth century
Died
1401
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1402 Parliament, Member of the May 1413 Parliament, Member of the November 1414 Parliament
Also known as
John Butte

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John But?

English politician

When was John But born?

John But was born in 1301.

When did John But die?

John But died in 1401.

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John But was a politician.

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John But was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John But

· Wikidata: Q22336780

· DBpedia: John But

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