William Coppyn (by 1509–1558), of
Canterbury
Canterbury (, ) is a City status in the United Kingdom, cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the heart of the City of Canterbury local government district of Kent, England. It lies on the River Stour, Kent, River Stour.
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, Kent, was an English politician.
Career
He was involved in local politics as a common councilman of Canterbury by 1537,
Sheriff of Canterbury for 1538–1539, an alderman from 1539 to his death and
Mayor of Canterbury for 1541–1542 and 1551–1552.
He was a
Member of Parliament
A member of parliament (MP) is the representative in parliament of the people who live in their electoral district. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, this term refers only to members of the lower house since upper house members of ...
(MP) for
Canterbury
Canterbury (, ) is a City status in the United Kingdom, cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the heart of the City of Canterbury local government district of Kent, England. It lies on the River Stour, Kent, River Stour.
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He married Anne and had a daughter.
References
1558 deaths
Politicians from Canterbury
Sheriffs of Canterbury
Mayors of Canterbury
English MPs 1553 (Mary I)
English MPs 1554
Year of birth uncertain
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