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Richard Assheton

d. 1579

English politician

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About Richard Assheton

Richard Assheton was a politician.

Richard Assheton (by 1529 – 1579), of Whalley and Downham, Lancashire, was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Aldborough in 1559 and for Carlisle in 1558 and 1563.

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Important facts

Died
1579
Occupation
Politician
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1558 Parliament, Member of the 1559 Parliament, Member of the 1563-67 Parliament

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English politician

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Richard Assheton died in 1579.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Assheton

· Wikidata: Q7323811

· DBpedia: Richard Assheton

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