Andrew Stratford

English verderer and landowner

Andrew Stratford - English verderer and landowner
Born

None
None years ago

Died

November 30th, 1378
646 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Served as a verderer, a position responsible for the management of forests, particularly in areas such as the New Forest. Engaged in landowning, which involved maintaining and overseeing agricultural lands and resources. Contributed to the local governance and management of natural resources during the medieval period. Died in 1378, leaving a legacy in land stewardship.

Served as verderer in the New Forest

Managed significant agricultural lands

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