Henry Chesewell

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Henry Chesewell (died 1433), of Totnes, Devon, was an English politician. Outside of politics, he is believed to have been a shopkeeper dealing in victuals. [1]

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Totnes in December 1421 and 1422. [2]

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References

  1. "CHESEWELL, Henry (D.1433), of Totnes, Devon. | History of Parliament Online".
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