Richard Felaw
English businessman and politician
About Richard Felaw
Lived 1420 – 1483 (aged 62–63).
Richard Felaw (c.1420–1483) was an English businessman, philanthropist and politician based in Ipswich. He was twice a Member of Parliament for Ipswich, in 1449 and 1460–2.
Richard was the son of John and Agnes Felaw, the daughter of Thomas Denys. John Felaw was a burgess of Ipswich Corporation, servings as a bailiff from 1439 to 1440.
Richard was closely associated with John Howard, of Tendring Hall, Stoke-by-Nayland. Howard was a prominent Yorkist who was knighted by Edward IV after the Battle of Towton, which victory had secured the installation of Edward as King of England. Howard gained a number of significant offices from the crown in East Anglia.
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Who was Richard Felaw?
English businessman and politician (c.1420–1483)
When was Richard Felaw born?
Richard Felaw was born in 1420.
When did Richard Felaw die?
Richard Felaw died in 1483.
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