George Blount (died 1581)
Sir George Blount (1512/13-1581) was an English politician.
He was born the son of John Blount of Kinver, Staffordshire. 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 October 1553 and 1559; for Much Wenlock in November 1554, 1555, 1558, 1563 and 1572.[1]
He was appointed High Sheriff of Staffordshire for 1552-3, 1572-3 and High Sheriff of Shropshire for 1563-4.
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