William Child (MP)

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William Child (died c. 1398), of New Romney, Kent, was an English politician.

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Family

Child may have been the son of Thomas Child of New Romney and Margaret Child née Spite, a daughter of William Spite.

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for New Romney in January 1377, 1381, October 1383, 1385 and 1395. [1]

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References

  1. "CHILD, William (D.c.1398), of New Romney, Kent. | History of Parliament Online".