John Watson (16th-century MP)
John Watson (fl. 1547–1554), from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was an English politician.
Family[]
Watson was the son of John Watson of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There is no record of a marriage or children, however his life is obscure, and it is possible that it was not the same John Watson who served for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Morpeth and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Education[]
Watson was educated at Lincoln's Inn, London.
Career[]
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Berwick-upon-Tweed in 1547, Morpeth in October 1553, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in November 1554.[1]
References[]
- ^ "WATSON, John, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumb. and Lincoln's Inn, London. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
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