John Sheldwich I (died after 1411), of

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, Kent, was an English politician.

Family

Sheldwich was the son of John Sheldwich of Canterbury, also an MP. Before 1402, Sheldwich married a woman named Agnes. They had a son,

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, who also was MP for the city, and one daughter.

Career

Sheldwich was a

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for

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in 1399 and 1402.

References

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