John Catesby (MP for Warwickshire)

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John Catesby (died 1404/5), of Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire, Warwickshire, was an English Member of Parliament.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Warwickshire in 1372 and 1393.

Catesby was the son and heir of MP, William Catesby.

Catesby seems to have died in the winter of 1404–5. His estates were divided amongst his heirs, his three sons: William, John and Robert. [1]

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References

  1. "CATESBY, John (D.1404/5), of Ashby St. Ledgers, Northants. And Ladbroke, Warws. | History of Parliament Online".
Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Warwickshire
1393
With: William Bagot
Succeeded by