John Puxton

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John Puxton (died 1627) was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Salisbury in 1601. [1]

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References

  1. "PUXTON, John (D.1627), of Salisbury, Wilts. | History of Parliament Online".