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John Covert

1501 – 1558

English MP

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About John Covert

Lived 1501 – 1558 (aged 56–57). John Covert was a politician.

John Covert (by 1501–1558) was an English politician.

He was the eldest son of Richard Covert of Slaugham, Sussex.

Covert was elected a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for New Shoreham in 1529 and Sussex in October 1553 and November 1554. He was High Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex for 1554–55.

He married twice: firstly Joan, the daughter and coheiress of Thomas Cooke of Rustington, with whom he had 2 sons and 2 daughters and secondly Anne, the daughter of William Beard of Cowfold.

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Important facts

Born
1501
Birth century
Died
1558
Occupation
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1529-36 Parliament, Member of the October 1553 Parliament, Member of the 1554-55 Parliament
Also known as
John Covert, of Slaugham

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Covert's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Covert?

English MP

When was John Covert born?

John Covert was born in 1501.

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John Covert died in 1558.

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John Covert was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Covert

· Wikidata: Q6227350

· DBpedia: John Covert (by 1501–1558)

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