Thomas Hussey (died 1468)

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Thomas Hussey (died 1468), of Shapwick, Dorset, was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Great Bedwyn in 1421, for Old Sarum in 1423, for Melcombe Regis in 1427 and for Dorset in 1435. [1]

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References

  1. "HUSSEY, Thomas II (D.1468), of Shapwick, Dorset. | History of Parliament Online".