Thomas Lichfield

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Thomas Lichfield (died 1586) was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Aylesbury in 1571 and 1572. [1]

In 1573, he married Margaret, the daughter of Thomas Pakington, Sheriff of Worcester. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "LICHFIELD, Thomas (d.1586). - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org.