George Johnson (1626–1683), of Bowden Park, Lacock, Wiltshire, was an English politician.

He was a reader and treasurer of the Middle Temple and was a judge.

He became a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Devizes on 30 October 1669 and 1681.[1]

He was married to Mary Oeils, niece of the famed doctor, Baldwin Hamey the elder. He was the father of author and priest James Johnson and grandfather of James Johnson, Bishop of Gloucester and of Worcester.

References

  1. ^ "JOHNSON, George (1626-83), of Bowden Park, Lacock, Wilts. | History of Parliament Online".
Parliament of the United Kingdom Preceded byJohn Kent Member of Parliament for Devizes 1669–1679 Succeeded byWalter Ernle Preceded byJohn Eyles Member of Parliament for Devizes 1681–1685 Succeeded byWalter Grubbe


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