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John Wandesford

(c.1632-64) of Kirklington, Yorks. and London

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John Wandesford was an English politician.

John Wandesford (–1664), of Kirklington, North Yorkshire was an English and politician who sat in the House of Commons during the mid-17th century. He represented Kirklington as a Member of Parliament and was active in local Yorkshire affairs during the Restoration period.

Wandesford was born circa 1632, the fourth son of Sir Christopher Wandesford and Alice Wandesford. He attended Bedale grammar school, Chester grammar school, Richmond grammar school, and Christ’s College, Cambridge. He never married. He died in London on 2 December 1664.

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Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England

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(c.1632-64) of Kirklington, Yorks. and London

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John Wandesford was a politician.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Wandesford

· Wikidata: Q52083998

· DBpedia: John Wandesford (Kirklington MP, died 1664)

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