John Stourton

English soldier and politician

John Stourton - English soldier and politician
Born

May 19th, 1400
624 years ago

Died

1462
563 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Born in 1400, served as a soldier and politician during the early 15th century. Instrumental in local governance and military matters. Elevated to the peerage as 1st Baron Stourton, held significant roles in the royal courts and local parliament.

Served as a soldier in the English military

Held the title of 1st Baron Stourton

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