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John Hunt

1550 – 1615

English gentleman of Rutland

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About John Hunt

Lived 1550 – 1615 (aged 64–65). John Hunt was an English writer and politician.

Sir John Hunt (c. 1550 – 1615) was an English gentleman from Rutland.

Life Hunt was the second son of John Hunt of Lyndon, Rutland; his mother was Amy, daughter of Sir Thomas Cave of Stanford, Northamptonshire. He was born at Morcott in Rutland, was sent to Eton College, and then to King's College, Cambridge, where he was admitted a scholar 27 August 1565. He left the university without taking a degree.

In the parliament which met 2 April 1571 a man of this name sat as member for Sudbury. If this is the same John Hunt, then he may have benefitted from the influence of a relation of his mother, Sir Ambrose Cave, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

In the same year, 10 November, Hunt was knighted at Whitehall by James I. A nephew, William Le Hunt of Gray's Inn, was called to the degree of Serjeant of law in Trinity term 1688.

Works Latin epigrams in collection presented by the scholars of Eton to Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle, 1563. Latin verses in commendation of Anne, countess of Oxford, 1588, Lansdowne MS. civ. art. 78.

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Important facts

Born
1550
Birth century
Died
1615
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Eton College, King's College
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England
Also known as
Sir John Hunt

People in John Hunt's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Hunt?

English gentleman of Rutland

When was John Hunt born?

John Hunt was born in 1550.

When did John Hunt die?

John Hunt died in 1615.

What was John Hunt's occupation?

John Hunt was a writer and politician.

What nationality was John Hunt?

John Hunt was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Hunt

· Wikidata: Q6240444

· DBpedia: John Hunt (died c. 1615)

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