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John Wittlebury

1333 – 1400

English politician

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About John Wittlebury

Lived 1333 – 1400 (aged 66–67). John Wittlebury was an English politician.

John Wittlebury or Whittlebury (1333 – 21 April 1400) was an English member of parliament.

He was the third son and heir of Aubrey Wittlebury (1306–1349) of Whissendine, Rutland, a member of one of the leading families of the county. He inherited his father's estates in Rutland and Northamptonshire after his eldest brother had died young and his other brother had entered Peterborough Abbey.

He served on the bench as a justice of the peace for Rutland from 1368 to 1399 and was appointed High Sheriff of Rutland for 1372–1374 (2 years), 1377–1378, 1381–1382, 1388 and from 1399 to his death in 1400. He was elected knight of the shire (MP) for Rutland 6 times between 1372 and 1395.

He married twice: firstly Maud, the daughter and co-heiress of Sir Walter Poynton of Canwick, Lincolnshire, with whom he had at least 2 sons and secondly Agnes, with whom he had at least 3 more sons. He was succeeded by his eldest son Aubrey.

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Important facts

Born
1333
Birth century
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Nationality
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1386 Parliament, Member of the 1372 Parliament, Member of the November 1380 Parliament

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People whose lives overlapped John Wittlebury's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Wittlebury?

English politician

When was John Wittlebury born?

John Wittlebury was born in 1333.

When did John Wittlebury die?

John Wittlebury died on 21 April 1400.

What was John Wittlebury's occupation?

John Wittlebury was a politician.

What nationality was John Wittlebury?

John Wittlebury was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Wittlebury

· Wikidata: Q11802918

· DBpedia: John Wittlebury

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