George Webbe (by 1509 – 1556), of

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, Kent, was an English politician. Active in the local politics of Canterbury, he was a common councilman of the city by 1537,

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for 1537–38, an alderman in 1540, and

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for 1552–53. He was appointed a commissioner for goods of churches and fraternities in 1553. In March 1553, he was a

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for

. He married twice; firstly Anne, with whom he had 6 sons including

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and 6 daughters, and secondly Margaret.

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* 1556 deaths People from Canterbury Sheriffs of Canterbury Mayors of Canterbury English MPs 1553 (Edward VI) Year of birth uncertain {{16thC-England-MP-stub