About John Wentworth
Lived 1568 – 1651 (aged 82–83). John Wentworth was a politician.
John Wentworth (1578 - 1651) of Somerleyton was an English politician. He was High Sheriff of Suffolk in 1619 and the Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth in 1628.
John was the only son of John Wentworth of Darsham, Suffolk and his Elizabeth, daughter of John Southwell of Barrow Hall, Suffolk.
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Who was John Wentworth?
(c.1578-1651) of Somerleyton, Suff
When was John Wentworth born?
John Wentworth was born in 1568.
When did John Wentworth die?
John Wentworth died in 1651.
What was John Wentworth's occupation?
John Wentworth was a politician.
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