John Thorley (MP)

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John Thorley (fl. 1397) of Lincoln was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Lincoln in September 1397. [1]

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References

  1. "THORLEY, John, of Lincoln. | History of Parliament Online".