William Frost (MP)

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William Frost (died c.1408), of York, was an English merchant and Member of Parliament (MP).

By October 1390, Frost had married Isabel Gisburn, a daughter and coheiress of the York MP and merchant John Gisburn and his wife, Ellen.

He was a Member of the Parliament of England for City of York in 1399. He was Mayor of York 3 February 1396–8, 1400–4, 3 June 1406 – 3 February 1407. [1]

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References

  1. "FROST, William (D.c.1408), of York. | History of Parliament Online".
Parliament of England
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Member of Parliament for City of York
1399
With: John Bolton
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