John Wroth (died 1396)

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John Wroth (died 1396), of Enfield, Middlesex and Downton, Wiltshire, was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Middlesex in October 1382 and April 1384 and for Wiltshire in November 1390. [1]

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References

  1. "WROTH, John (D.1396), of Enfield, MDX. And Downton, Wilts. | History of Parliament Online".