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John Edwards

1560 – 1625

MP for Denbighshire

Politician
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About John Edwards

Lived 1560 – 1625 (aged 64–65). John Edwards was a politician.

John Edwards (c. 1562 – 1625), of Plas Newydd, Chirk, Denbighshire, was a Welsh politician.

He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Denbighshire in 1589.

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Important facts

Born
1560
Birth century
16th century
Died
1625
Occupation
Politician
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1589 Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Edwards?

MP for Denbighshire

When was John Edwards born?

John Edwards was born in 1560.

When did John Edwards die?

John Edwards died in 1625.

What was John Edwards's occupation?

John Edwards was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Edwards

· Wikidata: Q16239470

· DBpedia: John Edwards (MP for Denbighshire)

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