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John Dormer

1611 – 1679

English politician

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Lived 1611 – 1679 (aged 67–68). John Dormer was an English politician.

John Dormer (c. 1611 – 22 May 1679) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1645 and 1660.

Dormer was the son of Sir Fleetwood Dormer, of Shipdon Leigh, Buckinghamshire and was baptised at Quainton, Buckinghamshire on 6 January 1612. He matriculated at Magdalen Hall, Oxford on 25 January 1628, aged 16 and was awarded B.A.on 23 February 1628 and M.A.on 8 June 1630. He was incorporated at Cambridge University and was awarded MA in 1632. He was admitted at Lincoln's Inn on 7 February 1629 and was called to the bar in 1636. He sat until 1653.

In 1660, Dormer was elected MP for Buckingham in the Convention Parliament.

Dormer was of Lee Grange, Buckinghamshire, and of Purston, Northamptonshire and died aged 68. His son John was created a baronet and his son Robert was also an MP.

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Important facts

Born
1611
Birth century
Died
1679
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Cambridge
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the April 1660 Parliament, Member of the 1648-53 Parliament, Member of the 1642-48 Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Dormer?

English politician

When was John Dormer born?

John Dormer was born in 1611.

When did John Dormer die?

John Dormer died in 1679.

What was John Dormer's occupation?

John Dormer was a politician.

What nationality was John Dormer?

John Dormer was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Dormer

· Wikidata: Q14946837

· DBpedia: John Dormer (Parliamentarian)

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