John Baker (by 1503 – 21 January 1544), of Presteigne,

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was a Welsh politician. He was the son of John Baker of Presteigne. He was appointed

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for 1540–1541 and elected a

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(MP) of the Parliament of England for

in 1542. He also served as a deputy lieutenant and custos rotulorum for the county. He married Catherine, the daughter of John Bradshaw of Ludlow, Shropshire and had at least 1 son.

References

* 1544 deaths 16th-century Welsh politicians People from Presteigne English MPs 1542–1544 Year of birth uncertain High Sheriffs of Radnorshire Deputy Lieutenants of Radnorshire Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) for constituencies in Wales {{Wales-pre1707-MP-stub