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

John was the son of Robert Gosnold and Agnes daughter of Agnes, of John Hill.[1]

Legal career

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

He married Katherine, the daughter of Sir Thomas Blennerhasset.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "GOSNOLD, John (by 1507-54), of Otley, Suff. and London. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
  2. ^ 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.
Parliament of the United Kingdom Preceded byWilliam Reynball andRichard Smart Member of Parliament for Ipswich 1547–1553 (Mar) With: John Smith alias Dyer Succeeded byJohn Smith alias Dyer andRichard Bryde


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