Roger Skinner (MP)

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Roger Skinner (fl. 1388) of Bath, Somerset was an English politician and craftsman.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Bath in September 1388. As of 1379, he was living in Northgate Street, Bath, according to the poll tax assessments. [1]

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