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Sir John Williams

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Sir John Williams

Birth
Thame, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
Death
14 Oct 1559 (aged 55–56)
Ludlow, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Burial
Thame, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England GPS-Latitude: 51.7511371, Longitude: -0.9814108
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English Politician. In 1530 he was appointed a clerk of the King's jewels, eventually becoming sole master of the jewels. At the age of 37, he was knighted by the King. He served as a member of Parliament in the 1540s and 1550s. In 1553 Queen Mary Tudor named him Baron Williams of Thame.
English Politician. In 1530 he was appointed a clerk of the King's jewels, eventually becoming sole master of the jewels. At the age of 37, he was knighted by the King. He served as a member of Parliament in the 1540s and 1550s. In 1553 Queen Mary Tudor named him Baron Williams of Thame.


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  • Created by: Dan Silva
  • Added: Jul 24, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73866169/john-williams: accessed ), memorial page for Sir John Williams (1503–14 Oct 1559), Find a Grave Memorial ID 73866169, citing Saint Mary The Virgin Churchyard, Thame, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England; Maintained by Dan Silva (contributor 46781334).