Andrew Stratford
English verderer and landowner
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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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