About Leonard Bilson
Lived 1616 – 1695 (aged 78–79). Leonard Bilson was an English politician.
Leonard Bilson (1616–1695) was M.P. for Petersfield during the late 17th century.
Bilson was born on 5 December 1616, the third (second surviving) son of Sir Thomas Bilson of West Mapledurham and his wife Susanna, daughter of Sir William Uvedale . He was educated at University College, Oxford, graduating B.A. on 5 February 1635, and M.A. on 31 October 1637. His son Thomas succeeded him as MP.
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Who was Leonard Bilson?
English Member of Parliament (1616-1695)
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Leonard Bilson was born in 1616.
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Leonard Bilson died on 10 December 1695.
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Leonard Bilson was a politician.
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Leonard Bilson was English.
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