About John Flower
Lived 1535 – 1620 (aged 84–85). John Flower was a politician.
John Flower (1535–1620) was an English MP and Sheriff of Rutland.
He was the eldest son of Richard Flower of Whitwell, Rutland and trained for the law at Lincoln's Inn.
He was elected a Knight of the Shire (MP) for Rutland in 1563. He was appointed three time as High Sheriff of Rutland (in 1556–65, 1569–70 and 1577–78) and a justice of the peace (J.P.) for the county c. 1573–78.
He married Margery, the daughter of Anthony Colly of Glaston, with whom he had two sons and two daughters.
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Who was John Flower?
English politician; (1535-1620)
When was John Flower born?
John Flower was born in 1535.
When did John Flower die?
John Flower died on 30 April 1620.
What was John Flower's occupation?
John Flower was a politician.
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· DBpedia: John Flower (sheriff)
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