Richard Groos

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Richard Groos (died 1407), of Wells, Somerset, was an English politician.

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Family

Groos was married to a woman named Agnes and they had two sons. [1] After Groos' death, Agnes married Luke Wilton. [2]

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Wells in January 1404. [3]

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References

  1. "GROOS, Richard (D.1407), of Wells, Som. | History of Parliament Online".
  2. "WILTON, Luke, of Wells, Som. | History of Parliament Online".
  3. "GROOS, Richard (D.1407), of Wells, Som. | History of Parliament Online".
Parliament of England
Preceded by
John Wycombe
Roger Chapman
Member of Parliament for Wells
Jan. 1404
With: Roger Chapman
Succeeded by
Walter Dyer
John Bowyer