George Skutt

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George Skutt
Member of Parliament for Poole
In office
December 1645 December 1648
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Born1580s
DiedDecember 1653

George Skutt (died December 1653) was an English merchant and politician who served as Member of Parliament for Poole. He was excluded in Pride's Purge during the English Civil War. [1]

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References

  1. Will of George Skutt, Merchant of Poole, Dorset. 20 March 1654.