Thomas Shirley (died 1544)

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Thomas Shirley (by 1489–1544), of West Grinstead, Sussex, was an English politician.

Family

His brother, Richard Shirley, was an MP for Sussex. He married Elizabeth Gorges and they had four daughters and two sons, including Francis Shirley MP.

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Steyning in 1529.^[1]

References

↑ "SHIRLEY, Thomas (by 1489-1544), of West Grinstead, Suss. - History of Parliament Online". Historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 17 March 2019.

Parliament of England

Preceded by

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Member of Parliament for Steyning
1529
With: John Morris

Succeeded by

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[1] "SHIRLEY, Thomas (by 1489-1544), of West Grinstead, Suss. - History of Parliament Online". Historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 17 March 2019.

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Thomas Shirley (died 1544)

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