George Birch (mayor)

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George Birch (died 1632) was an English politician.

He was Sheriff of Norwich in 1604, and became Mayor of Norwich in 1621. [1] He was a grocer and apothecary, and was married.

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References

  1. Bayne, A.D (1869). A Comprehensive History of Norwich. London: Jarrold and sons. p.  695.