Thomas Kirkby (MP for Totnes)

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Thomas Kirkby (fl. 1421) was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Totnes in May 1421. [1]

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References

  1. "KIRKBY, Thomas II. | History of Parliament Online".