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Thomas Best

1589 – 1649

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About Thomas Best

Lived 1589 – 1649 (aged 59–60). Thomas Best was a politician.

Thomas Best (30 July 1589 – c. 1649), of Middleton Quernhow, near Ripon, Yorkshire and Fleet Street, London, was an English politician.

He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Ripon in 1626.

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Important facts

Born
1589
Birth century
16th century
Died
1649
Occupation
Politician
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1626 Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

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When was Thomas Best born?

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Thomas Best died in 1649.

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Thomas Best was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Best

· Wikidata: Q27825570

· DBpedia: Thomas Best (MP for Ripon)

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