William Watkin (MP for Pembroke)

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William Watkin (fl. 1558) was an English politician.

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Family

Watkin's identity is not known. He may have been the son of Lewis Watkins, MP for Pembroke in 1545, although Bindoff considers this unlikely.

Career

Watkin was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Pembroke Boroughs in 1558. [1]

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References

  1. "WATKIN, William. - History of Parliament Online". historyofparliamentonline.org.
Parliament of England
Preceded by
Richard Philipps
Member of Parliament for Pembroke Boroughs
1558
Succeeded by
Henry Dodds