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William Benet

1381 – 1463

Politician

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About William Benet

Lived 1381 – 1463 (aged 81–82). William Benet was a politician.

William Benet (1381–1463), of Canterbury, Kent, was an English politician and tavern owner.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Canterbury in October 1416, 1420, 1425, 1435 and 1450. He was Mayor of Canterbury in 1449–50.

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Important facts

Born

1381

Birth century

14th century

Died

1463

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the October 1416 Parliament, Member of the 1420 Parliament, Member of the 1425 Parliament

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Benet's

Stanisław of Skarbimierz

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Benet?

politician

When was William Benet born?

William Benet was born in 1381.

When did William Benet die?

William Benet died in 1463.

What was William Benet's occupation?

William Benet was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Benet

· Wikidata: Q28528621

· DBpedia: William Benet (MP)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Benet. https://biography.guide/william-benet/

MLA: "William Benet." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-benet/.

Chicago: "William Benet." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-benet/.

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