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John Cotton

d. 1388

English politician, fl. 1379-1388

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About John Cotton

John Cotton was a politician.

John Cotton (fl. 1379–1388) was an English politician.

He was Mayor of Cambridge from September 1376 to 1378.

He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Cambridge in 1379, November 1380, October 1382, February 1383, October 1383, November 1384 and February 1388.

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Important facts

Died

1388

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the February 1388 Parliament, Member of the 1379 Parliament, Member of the November 1380 Parliament

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Cotton?

English politician, fl. 1379-1388

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John Cotton died in 1388.

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John Cotton was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Cotton

· Wikidata: Q6227255

· DBpedia: John Cotton (fl. 1379–1388)

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