John Canynges

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John Canynges (died 1405) was the member of the Parliament of England for Bristol for the parliament of October 1383 and of Marlborough for the parliament of September 1397. [1]

He was also bailiff, sheriff, tax collector and mayor of Bristol at different times. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 CANYNGES, John (d.1405), of Bristol. The History of Parliament. Retrieved 7 December 2018.