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John Purvey

d. 1583

English politician

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About John Purvey

John Purvey was a politician.

John Purvey (by 1525 – 21 April 1583), of Wormley, Hertfordshire, was an English politician.

He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Huntingdon in October 1553, Horsham in November 1554, Hertfordshire in 1558, and Higham Ferrers in 1559 and 1563.

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Important facts

Died
1583
Occupation
Politician
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the October 1553 Parliament, Member of the 1554-55 Parliament, Member of the 1558 Parliament

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English politician

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John Purvey died in 1583.

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John Purvey was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Purvey

· Wikidata: Q6253580

· DBpedia: John Purvey (MP)

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