Richard Gervays

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Richard Gervays (died c. 1410), of Canterbury, Kent, was an English politician.

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Family

Gervays was married to a woman named Margery, and they had one son. [1]

Career

Gervays was a Member of Parliament for Canterbury, Kent in 1393 and January 1397. [2]

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References

  1. "GERVAYS, Richard (D.c.1410), of Canterbury, Kent. | History of Parliament Online".
  2. "GERVAYS, Richard (D.c.1410), of Canterbury, Kent. | History of Parliament Online".