John Gosnold
John Gosnold (by 1507 – 1554), of Otley, Suffolk and London, was an English lawyer and politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipswich in 1547 and in October 1553.[1]
Early life
[edit]John was the son of Robert Gosnold and Agnes daughter of Agnes, of John Hill.[1]
Legal career
[edit]He trained as a lawyer being admitted to Gray's Inn in 1526 and was called to the bar in 1528.[1] In 1532 his legal services were engaged by Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth.[1]
Family life
[edit]He married Katherine, the daughter of Sir Thomas Blennerhasset.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "GOSNOLD, John (by 1507-54), of Otley, Suff. and London. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
- ^ Jehan, Bill. "BLENNERHASSETT FAMILY of FRENZE Co.Norfolk, LOUDHAM Co.Suffolk, KELVEDON Co.Essex and BARSHAM Co.Suffolk" (PDF). Blennerhassett Family Tree. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
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