About John Giles
Lived 1401 – 1553. John Giles was a politician.
John Giles, Gelys or Jelys (by 1487 – 1553), of Bowden in Ashprington and Totnes, Devon, was an English politician.
He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Totnes in 1529.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Giles?
MP for Totnes
When was John Giles born?
John Giles was born in 1401.
When did John Giles die?
John Giles died in 1553.
What was John Giles's occupation?
John Giles was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Giles (died 1553)
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