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John Clere

1479 – 1539

English politician

Politician

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About John Clere

Lived 1479 – 1539 (aged 59–60). John Clere was a politician.

John Clere (by 1479–1539), was an English politician.

He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Colchester 1512 and 1515.

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Important facts

Born

1479

Birth century

15th century

Died

1539

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1512-14 Parliament, Member of the 1515 Parliament

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Clere's

Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

Henry FitzAlan, 12th Earl of Arundel

1512 – 1580

Courtier

Iñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza

1512 – 1580

Diplomat

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Clere?

English politician

When was John Clere born?

John Clere was born in 1479.

When did John Clere die?

John Clere died in 1539.

What was John Clere's occupation?

John Clere was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Clere

· Wikidata: Q6226343

· DBpedia: John Clere (MP for Colchester)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Clere. https://biography.guide/john-clere-politician/

MLA: "John Clere." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-clere-politician/.

Chicago: "John Clere." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-clere-politician/.

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