Robert Ward (MP for City of York)

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Robert Ward (died 1405), of York, was an English merchant, trading in wool and cloth, and a Member of Parliament (MP).

He was a Member of the Parliament of England for City of York in 1402. [1]

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References

  1. "WARD, Robert (D.1405), of York. | History of Parliament Online".
Parliament of England
Preceded by
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Member of Parliament for City of York
1402
With: Robert Talkan
Succeeded by
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