John Higham (MP for City of London)

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John Higham (died c.1442), of London, was an English Member of Parliament.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for City of London in 1420, 1426 and 1431. [1]

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References

  1. "HIGHAM, John (D.c.1442), of London. | History of Parliament Online".