Richard Assheton (by 1529 – 1579), of Whalley and Downham, Lancashire, was an English politician.
He was a
Member
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(MP) of the
Parliament of England
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for
Aldborough in 1559 and for
Carlisle
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in 1558 and 1563.
References
1579 deaths
Politicians from Lancashire
English MPs 1558
English MPs 1559
English MPs 1563–1567
Year of birth uncertain
People from Lancashire (before 1974)
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