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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