Thomas Jekyn

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Thomas Jekyn (by 1521-63 or later), of Hythe, Kent, was an English Member of Parliament.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Hythe in October 1553. [1]

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Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Hythe
October 1553
With: William Oxenden
Succeeded by