Edmund Poley (1544–1613), of
Badley,
Suffolk was an English politician. He was a
Member 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
Bodmin in 1572–1581, for
Knaresborough
Knaresborough ( ) is a market and spa town and civil parish in the Borough of Harrogate, in North Yorkshire, England, on the River Nidd. It is east of Harrogate.
History
Knaresborough is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as ''Chenares ...
in 1584 and for
Clitheroe
Clitheroe () is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England; it is located north-west of Manchester. It is near the Forest of Bowland and is often used as a base for tourists visiting the area. In 2018, the Cl ...
in 1586.
Edmund was the son of John Poley and Anne, daughter of
Thomas Wentworth.
Thomas Poley, MP, was his uncle.
He married Catherine Seckford, sister of
Charles Seckford
Charles Seckford (1551–1592), of Great Bealings, Suffolk, was an English politician. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Aldeburgh
Aldeburgh ( ) is a coastal town in the county of Suffolk, England. Located to the north of ...
, MP.
References
1544 births
1613 deaths
People from Mid Suffolk District
English MPs 1572–1583
English MPs 1584–1585
English MPs 1586–1587
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