Robert Elwell

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Robert Elwell (fl. 1421) of Wells, Somerset, was an English politician.

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Family

Elwell was probably the brother of another Wells MP, Hildebrand Elwell. Robert Elwell married twice. His first wife, Mary, died around 1421. His second wife, Alice, was the widow of another Wells MP, John Russell.

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Wells in December 1421. [1]

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References

  1. "ELWELL, Robert, of Wells, Som. | History of Parliament Online".
Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Wells
1421
With: John Pedewell
Succeeded by