John Trenchard
English politician and secretary
Born
March 30th, 1640
384 years ago
Died
April 27th, 1695
329 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as Secretary of State for the Northern Department
Influenced policies regarding Ireland and Scotland
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