Henry Bromley
English politician and Member of Parliament

Born
1560
465 years ago
Died
May 15th, 1615
409 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a Member of Parliament representing Oxfordshire during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Participated in Parliament sessions that dealt with key issues of the time. Actively engaged in regional governance and contributed to legislative matters affecting the local and national landscape.
Represented Oxfordshire in Parliament
Participated in legislative sessions
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