John Gosnold (by 1507 – 1554), of Otley, Suffolk and London, was an English lawyer and politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipswich in 1547 and in October 1553.

Early life

John was the son of Robert Gosnold and Agnes daughter of Agnes, of John Hill.

Legal career

He trained as a lawyer being admitted to Gray's Inn in 1526 and was called to the bar in 1528. In 1532 his legal services were engaged by Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth.

Family life

He married Katherine, the daughter of Sir Thomas Blennerhasset.

References

1554 deaths People from Suffolk Coastal (district) Politicians from Suffolk Politicians from London English MPs 1547–1552 English MPs 1553 (Mary I) Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) for Ipswich Year of birth uncertain {{16thC-England-MP-stub