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William Child

d. 1398

English politician; (-1398)

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About William Child

William Child was a politician.

William Child (died c. 1398), of New Romney, Kent, was an English politician.

Family Child may have been the son of Thomas Child of New Romney and Margaret Child née Spite, a daughter of William Spite.

Career He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for New Romney in January 1377, 1381, October 1383, 1385 and 1395.

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Important facts

Died

1398

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the January 1377 Parliament, Member of the 1381-82 Parliament, Member of the October 1383 Parliament

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English politician; (-1398)

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William Child was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Child

· Wikidata: Q8006772

· DBpedia: William Child (MP)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Child. https://biography.guide/william-child-politician/

MLA: "William Child." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-child-politician/.

Chicago: "William Child." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-child-politician/.

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