John Fisher (writer)
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John Fisher was bailiff of Warwick and a writer.
Fisher compiled the 'Black Book of Warwick' in 1565. He is sometimes mistaken for Thomas Fisher
, MP
for Warwick
.
Fisher compiled the 'Black Book of Warwick' in 1565. He is sometimes mistaken for Thomas Fisher
Thomas Fisher (MP)
-Early life:He was the M.P. for Warwick, was of obscure origin and usually known by the name of Fisher, because his father was a fishmonger in Warwick. His ability recommended him to John Dudley, duke of Northumberland, then Viscount Lisle, who took him into his service, and on 4 May, 34 Hen. VIII,...
, MP
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Warwick
Warwick (UK Parliament constituency)
Warwick was a parliamentary borough consisting of the town of Warwick, within the larger Warwickshire constituency of England. It returned two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons of England from 1295 to 1707, to the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800, and then to the...
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