About John Zouche
Lived 1515 – 1585 (aged 69–70). John Zouche was an English politician.
John Zouche (c. 1515 – 30 May 1585), of Ansty, Wiltshire, was an English politician.
Family He was the younger son of John, 8th Baron Zouche, and his first wife Dorothy Capell, daughter of Sir William Capell.
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Hindon in 1547 and Shaftesbury in 1559.
He is said to have been out of favour during the reign of Mary – his stepson William was a prominent critic of the Crown – and to have welcomed the accession of Elizabeth I. During Elizabeth's reign, he played a prominent and responsible role in local government.
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Who was John Zouche?
English politician, died 1585
When was John Zouche born?
John Zouche was born in 1515.
When did John Zouche die?
John Zouche died on 30 May 1585.
What was John Zouche's occupation?
John Zouche was a politician.
What nationality was John Zouche?
John Zouche was English.
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· DBpedia: John Zouche (died 1585)
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