Ralph Sadler
English politician and Secretary of State
Born
1507
518 years ago
Died
March 30th, 1587
437 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as Secretary of State for Edward VI
Advised Queen Mary I on state matters
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