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Roger Hobbes (fl. 1413) of Bath, Somerset, was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Bath in May 1413. [1]

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References

  1. "HOBBES, Roger, of Bath, Som. | History of Parliament Online".