William Holyngbroke

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William Holingbroke, alias Holyngbourne (died c. 1400), of New Romney, Kent, was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for New Romney in 1381, October 1383, November 1384, February 1388 and September 1388. [1]

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References

  1. "HOLYNGBROKE, alias HOLYNGBOURNE, William (D.c.1400), of New Romney, Kent. | History of Parliament Online".