Edward Chaffyn

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Edward Chaffyn (fl. 1542) was an English politician.

Chaffyn's life remains obscure. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Salisbury in 1542. [1]

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References

  1. "CHAFFYN, Edward. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org.