William Croke (English politician)
William Croke (died c. 1401), of Gloucester, was an English politician.
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Gloucester in 1369, 1385, 1386 and 1395.
His wife's name was Maud, with whom he had a son, Thomas. He is buried in St Peter's Abbey.[1]
Croke held the office of bailiff for eight terms during his career. His profession was as a lawyer, and he was appointed seven times by the sheriffs of Gloucestershire to present accounts to the Exchequer. He also acted as a feoffee for Sir Nicholas Berkeley of Dursley's widow. [2]
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- 14th-century births
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- 14th-century English people
- People from Gloucester
- Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) for Gloucester
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