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John More

1578 – 1638

English politician

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Lived 1578 – 1638 (aged 59–60). John More was a politician.

John More (c. 1578–1638) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1624 and 1626.

More was the son of Thomas Moore of Faringdon in Berkshire. In 1624, he was elected member of parliament for Lymington in the Happy Parliament. He was elected MP for Lymington again in 1626.

More died at the age of about 60.

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Important facts

Born
1578
Birth century
Died
1638
Occupation
Education
University College, Oxford
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1624-25 Parliament, Member of the 1625 Parliament, Member of the 1626 Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John More?

English politician (1578-1638)

When was John More born?

John More was born in 1578.

When did John More die?

John More died in 1638.

What was John More's occupation?

John More was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John More

· Wikidata: Q6249370

· DBpedia: John More (died 1638)

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