John Godsalve

John Godsalve (Hans Holbein the Younger, ca. 1532-1534)

Sir John Godsalve (ca. 1505 – 20 November 1556), of London and Norwich, Norfolk, was an English politician.

John Godsalve was elected a Member of Parliament (MP) for Norwich in 1539 and ?1542.[1] He was also a Clerk of the Signet.

Godsalve's first wife was Agnes Widmerpole, with whom he had two sons, William (ca. 1530–1561) and Thomas (died 1587).[2] In 1536, Godsalve and his wife Agnes had portraits painted by Hans Holbein the Younger. Godsalve's second wife was Elizabeth White, daughter of Henry White.

References

  1. ↑ "Godsalve, John (by 1505–56), of London and Norwich, Norf.". The History of Parliament. Retrieved 19 July 2012. External link in |work= (help)
  2. ↑ Emerson, Kathy Lynn (2008–11). "A Who's Who of Tudor Women: Wi–Z". Kate Emerson Historicals.com. Retrieved 19 July 2012. Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |work= (help)

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