Mayor Of Dover
Mayor In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well ...s of the town of Dover, Kent, England. Before the 19th century *September 1371-72: John Halle *1373-74: John Halle *1375-76: John Moony *1376-78: John Gerold *1378-80: John Strete *1380-82: John Halle *1382-84: John Gyles *1388-89: John Halle *1389-91: John Gyles *1391-92: John Halle *1392-93: John Gyles *1393-94: John Halle *1399-1400: John Gyles *1401-02: John Gyles *1402-03: Peter Rede *1403-04: John Monyn *1404-06: John Strete *1406-08: Thomas Gyles *1408-11: John Strete *1411-12: John Enebroke and John Luestroke *1413-14: Thomas Gyles *1414-15: Thomas Gyles and Walter Stratton *1415-17: John Garton *1417-19: Walter Stratton *1419-21: Thomas atte Crowche *1421-22: Walter Stratton *1422-23: Thomas A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mayor
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated. Depending on the system chosen, a mayor may be the chief executive officer of the municipal government, may simply chair a multi-member governing body with little or no independent power, or may play a solely ceremonial role. A mayor's duties and responsibilities may be to appoint and oversee municipal managers and employees, provide basic governmental services to constituents, and execute the laws and ordinances passed by a municipal governing body (or mandated by a state, territorial or national governing body). Options for selection of a mayor include direct election by the public, or selection by an elected governing council or board. The term ''mayor'' shares a linguistic ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dover
Dover () is a town and major ferry port in Kent, South East England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at from Cap Gris Nez in France. It lies south-east of Canterbury and east of Maidstone. The town is the administrative centre of the Dover District and home of the Port of Dover. Archaeological finds have revealed that the area has always been a focus for peoples entering and leaving Britain. The name derives from the River Dour that flows through it. In recent times the town has undergone transformations with a high-speed rail link to London, new retail in town with St James' area opened in 2018, and a revamped promenade and beachfront. This followed in 2019, with a new 500m Pier to the west of the Harbour, and new Marina unveiled as part of a £330m investment in the area. It has also been a point of destination for many illegal migrant crossings during the English channel migrant crisis. The Port of Dover pro ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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John Halle (MP For Dover)
John Halle (died c. 1409), of Dover, Kent, was an English politician. Family Halle was the son of Nicholas atte Halle, an innkeeper who also became an MP and mayor. John married a woman named Isabel and they had one son and two daughters. Career He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Dover in 1371, 1372, 1373, 1376, 1378, 1381, May 1382, October 1382, February 1383, November 1384, 1386 and February 1388. He was Mayor of Dover Mayor In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor ... in the periods September 1371 – 1372, 1373–4, 1380–1, 1388–9, 1391–2 and 1393–4. References 14th-century births 1409 deaths English MPs 1371 15th-century English people English MPs 1372 Mayors of Dover English MPs 1373 English MPs 1376 English MPs 1378 English MPs 1 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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John Strete
John Strete (died c. 1414) was the member of Parliament for the constituency of Dover for multiple parliaments from 1373 to 1402. History of Parliament. Retrieved 11 June 2018. He was also the Mayor of Dover
Mayor
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor ... for several years; 1378, 1379, 1385, 1397, 1398, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1408, 1409 and 1410.
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John Gyles (MP)
John Gyles (died c. 1406) of Dover, Kent, was an English politician. Family He was married, but his wife's name is unrecorded. He had two sons, Peter, a clerk, and Thomas, an MP and king's esquire. Career By 1366, he was a tavern owner and in 1368 he was fined 10s for stabbing a man with a dagger. He attended the coronation of Richard II of England as a canopy bearer. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Dover in 1385, 1386, February 1388, September 1388, January 1390, 1391, 1393, 1395 and 1399. He was Mayor of Dover Mayor In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor ... during the periods September 1382 – 1384, 1389–1391, 1392–3, 1399–1400 and 1401–2. References 14th-century births 1406 deaths English MPs 1385 English MPs 1386 Members of the P ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thomas Gyles
Thomas Gyles ( fl. 1402–1406) of Dover, Kent, was an English politician. Family He was the son of John Gyles, also an MP for Dover and Mayor of Dover. The name of Thomas' mother is unrecorded. At some point before February 1413, Thomas married a woman named Martha. Career He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England The Parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England from the 13th century until 1707 when it was replaced by the Parliament of Great Britain. Parliament evolved from the great council of bishops and peers that advised ... for Dover in 1402 and 1406. He was mayor of Dover in 1406–1408 and 1413–14. References 14th-century births 15th-century deaths English MPs 1402 Mayors of Dover English MPs 1406 {{15thC-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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John Payntor
John Payntor (by 1482–1540), of Dover, Kent, was an English politician. Life Payntor married a woman named Joan; they had a son, Thomas, and a daughter, Joan. Career Payntor was Mayor of Dover in 1536. He was a Member of Parliament A member of parliament (MP) is the representative in parliament of the people who live in their electoral district. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, this term refers only to members of the lower house since upper house members o ... for Dover in 1539. References English MPs 1539–1540 Members of the Parliament of England for Dover Mayors of Dover Year of birth missing 15th-century births 1540 deaths {{16thC-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thomas Colly
Thomas Colly (by 1513 – 1560 or later), of Dover, Kent, was an English politician. He was a Member of Parliament A member of parliament (MP) is the representative in parliament of the people who live in their electoral district. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, this term refers only to members of the lower house since upper house members o ... (MP) for Dover in April 1554. References 16th-century deaths Members of the Parliament of England for Dover English MPs 1554 Year of birth uncertain {{16thC-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thomas Portway
Thomas Portway (by 1524 – 1557), of Dover, Kent, was an English politician. He was a Member of Parliament A member of parliament (MP) is the representative in parliament of the people who live in their electoral district. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, this term refers only to members of the lower house since upper house members o ... (MP) for Dover in March 1553. He was mayor of Dover from 1550 to 1551. References 1557 deaths Members of the Parliament of England for Dover English MPs 1553 (Edward VI) Year of birth uncertain Mayors of Dover {{16thC-England-MP-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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John Robins (born C (born 1982), English stand-up comedian
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John Robins may refer to: * John Robins (born c. 1511), MP for Dover *John Robins (prophet) (), English Ranter and plebeian prophet * John Robins (c. 1714 – 1754), MP for Stafford *John Robins (rugby union) (1926–2007), Welsh rugby union international *John Robins (comedian) John Michael David Robins (born 4 May 1982)John's Twitter Retrieved 20 May 2022 See also * John Robbins (other) {{hndis, Robins, John ...[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Edwin Farley
Sir Edwin Wood Thorp Farley (1864 – 9 January 1939) was Mayor of Dover, Kent, England, from 1913 to 1919. Farley was born in 1864 in Dover, Kent. He went to sea when he was twelve years old and sailed to India and China many times. He served on Dover Town Council for 27 years. For his services to Dover during the First World War he was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established o ... (MBE) in 1918 and knighted in the 1920 New Year Honours. References 1864 births 1939 deaths English sailors Mayors of Dover Knights Bachelor Members of the Order of the British Empire {{England-mayor-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dover, Kent
Dover () is a town and major ferry port in Kent, South East England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at from Cap Gris Nez in France. It lies south-east of Canterbury and east of Maidstone. The town is the administrative centre of the Dover District and home of the Port of Dover. Archaeological finds have revealed that the area has always been a focus for peoples entering and leaving Britain. The name derives from the River Dour that flows through it. In recent times the town has undergone transformations with a high-speed rail link to London, new retail in town with St James' area opened in 2018, and a revamped promenade and beachfront. This followed in 2019, with a new 500m Pier to the west of the Harbour, and new Marina unveiled as part of a £330m investment in the area. It has also been a point of destination for many illegal migrant crossings during the English channel migrant crisis. The Port of Dover provides ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |