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William Rous

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About William Rous

William Rous was a politician.

William Rous (fl. 1390) of Paynestwychene Lane, Bath, Somerset, was an English politician, craftsman and tax collector.

Family Rous was the son of Henry le Mareschal of Bath by his wife, Alice. He had a brother named John.

Career He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Bath in January 1390. He was Mayor of Bath c. Sept. 1390 – 1391 and in 1392–93.

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Important facts

Occupation
Politician
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the January 1390 Parliament

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Rous

· Wikidata: Q20128041

· DBpedia: William Rous (14th-century MP)

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