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William Marchaunt

1301 – 1401

English politician

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About William Marchaunt

Lived 1301 – 1401 (aged 99–100). William Marchaunt was an English politician.

William Marchaunt was an English politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Taunton in various parliaments during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He was a significant businessman in Taunton, and also served as a tax collector in the town.

Life and career William Marchaunt was first returned as a Member of Parliament for Taunton in 1379, the 3rd Parliament of Richard II. He was returned on and off twelve times in total, spanning over 20 years, gaining election for the final time in 1395, to the 22nd Parliament of Richard II. He married Agnes, and had at least two sons, Richard and John, who both later served as the Members of Parliament for Taunton.

Marchaunt served as a tax collector in Taunton in 1377 and 1383, and the last record of him came in November 1400, when he served as a juror in Taunton.

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Important facts

Born
1301
Birth century
Died
1401
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1386 Parliament, Member of the February 1388 Parliament, Member of the September 1388 Parliament

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Marchaunt's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Marchaunt?

English politician

When was William Marchaunt born?

William Marchaunt was born in 1301.

When did William Marchaunt die?

William Marchaunt died in 1401.

What was William Marchaunt's occupation?

William Marchaunt was a politician.

What nationality was William Marchaunt?

William Marchaunt was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Marchaunt

· Wikidata: Q20707417

· DBpedia: William Marchaunt

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