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George Blount (died 1581)

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English politician

Sir George Blount (1512/13 – 1581) was an English politician.

He was born the son of John Blount of Kinlet, Shropshire. He succeeded his father in 1531 and was knighted in 1544.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Shropshire in 1545, 1547 and 1571; for Bridgnorth in October 1553 and 1559; for Much Wenlock in November 1554, 1555, 1558, 1563 and 1572.

He was appointed High Sheriff of Staffordshire for 1552–3, 1572–3 and High Sheriff of Shropshire for 1563–4.

References

  1. "BLOUNT, Sir George (1512/13-81), of Kinlet, Salop and Knightley, Staffs. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
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