Leonard Crosse

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Leonard Crosse (died 1610) of Wells, Somerset, was an English politician.

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Family

Crosse was married with three sons and two daughters.

Career

Crosse was Mayor of Wells in 1590. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Wells in 1597. [1]

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References

  1. "CROSSE, Leonard (d.1610), of Wells, Som. - History of Parliament Online". historyofparliamentonline.org.
Parliament of England
Preceded by
Richard Godwyn
James Godwyn
Member of Parliament for Wells
1597
With: William Watkins
Succeeded by
James Kirton
George Upton