About John Smith
Lived 1490 – 1571 (aged 80–81). John Smith was a politician.
John Smith alias Dyer (1498/1499 – 1571), of Ipswich, Suffolk, was an English politician.
He was a member of parliament (MP) for Ipswich in 1547, 1553 and 1554.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Smith?
English politician (149_-1571)
When was John Smith born?
John Smith was born in 1490.
When did John Smith die?
John Smith died in 1571.
What was John Smith's occupation?
John Smith was a politician.
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· DBpedia: John Smith alias Dyer
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