About Robert Long
Lived 1390 – 1447 (aged 56–57). Robert Long was a politician.
Robert Long (died 31 March 1447) of South Wraxall and Draycot Cerne in Wiltshire, was an English lawyer and landowner. He served as a Member of Parliament, mostly as an occasional knight of the shire for Wiltshire, and was the founder of the prominent Long family of South Wraxall and Draycott.
Early life Long was born in Wiltshire, the son of Thomas Long.
He became a lawyer at the Inns of Court in London and in his legal career was greatly assisted by members of the Hungerford family, including Walter Hungerford, 1st Baron Hungerford, who employed him as an advisor and trustee.
Marriage and children
Long married twice: Firstly, at some time before 1417, he married Margaret Godfrey,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Long?
English politician
When was Robert Long born?
Robert Long was born in 1390.
When did Robert Long die?
Robert Long died on 31 March 1447.
What was Robert Long's occupation?
Robert Long was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Long (lawyer and landowner)
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