Sir Walter de Sweynthill
14th century English knight and politician
About Sir Walter de Sweynthill
Sir Walter de Sweynthill (died c. 1340) was an English knight and politician in the reigns of Edward II and Edward III who represented the City of Exeter and Devonshire in Parliament and served as Sheriff of Exeter from 1330 to 1332.
Life
As with many notable individuals of the Dark Ages, there is no reliable record of his date of birth but he is recorded as the highest tax payer in the parish of Awliscombe, where he held property.
de Sweynthill represented the City of Exeter in the Parliament of 1327 and the county of Devon in the first eight parliaments of Edward III.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sir Walter de Sweynthill?
14th century English knight and politician
When did Sir Walter de Sweynthill die?
Sir Walter de Sweynthill died in 1340.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Sir Walter de Sweynthill
· DBpedia: Sir Walter de Sweynthill
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