William Bodrugan (died 1416) was an English politician from
Cornwall
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, the nephew of politician
William Bodrugan (MP fl. 1384–1401).
He was a
Member
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(MP) of the
Parliament of England
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for
Liskeard
Liskeard ( ; kw, Lyskerrys) is a small ancient stannary and market town in south-east Cornwall, South West England. It is situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Plymouth, west of the Devon border, and 12 miles (20 km) eas ...
in November 1414 and for
Cornwall
Cornwall (; kw, Kernow ) is a historic county and ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognised as one of the Celtic nations, and is the homeland of the Cornish people. Cornwall is bordered to the north and west by the Atlantic ...
in March 1416. He was also justice of the peace of the latter county.
His son was the MP
William Bodrugan, who represented Cornwall in 1420–1433.
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References
14th-century births
1416 deaths
Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) for Liskeard
Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) for Cornwall
English MPs November 1414
English MPs March 1416
William
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English justices of the peace
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