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John Norwich

1613 – 1661

Member of Parliament of England

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Lived 1613 – 1661 (aged 48). John Norwich was a politician.

Sir John Norwich, 1st Baronet (19 September 1613 – 9 October 1661) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at times between 1654 and 1660.

Norwich was created baronet of Brampton in the county of Northampton on 24 July 1641. In 1654, he was elected Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire in the First Protectorate Parliament.

In 1660, Norwich was elected MP for Northampton in the Convention Parliament.

Norwich died at the age of 48

Norwich married firstly Anne Smith, daughter of Sir Roger Smith of Edmondthorp, Leicestershire. He married secondly Mary Atkins, daughter of Sir Henry Atkins of Cheshunt, He was succeeded in the baronetcy by his son by his first wife Roger.

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Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the First Protectorate Parliament, Member of the April 1660 Parliament
Also known as
Sir John Norwich, 1st Bt., 1st Baronet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Norwich?

Member of Parliament of England (1613-1661)

When was John Norwich born?

John Norwich was born on 19 September 1613.

When did John Norwich die?

John Norwich died on 9 October 1661.

What was John Norwich's occupation?

John Norwich was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Norwich

· Wikidata: Q16210422

· DBpedia: Sir John Norwich, 1st Baronet

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