Robert Farthing

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Robert Farthing, of Canterbury, Kent, was an English politician.

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Family

Farthing was the son of Robert Farthing of Canterbury. [1]

Career

Farthing was a Member of Parliament for Canterbury, Kent in 1394 and September 1397. [2]

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References

  1. "FARTHING, Robert, of Canterbury, Kent. | History of Parliament Online".
  2. "FARTHING, Robert, of Canterbury, Kent. | History of Parliament Online".