William Abbot (politician)

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William Abbot (fl. 1437) was an English politician who served as Member of Parliament for Melcombe Regis in 1437. [1] He was the son of John Abbot, another MP, and two of his brothers, John and Robert, were also MPs. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 ABBOT, John, of Melcombe Regis, Dorset., History of Parliament Online