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- ↑ J.C.H., 'Wingfield, Anthony I (c.1554-1605), of Letheringham, Suff. and Goodwins Hoo, Suff.', in P.W. Hasler (ed.), The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1558-1603 (from Boydell and Brewer, 1981), History of Parliament Online.
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