Robert Howden (MP)

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Robert Howden (died ca. 1397) was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Nottingham in May 1382, February 1383 and 1386. [1]

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References

  1. Woodger, L. S. (1993). "Howden, Robert". In Clark, Linda; Rawcliffe, Carole; Roskell, J. S. (eds.). The House of Commons 1386-1421. The History of Parliament Trust.