John Kent (died 1413)

John Kent (died 1413) was a politician from Reading in the English county of Berkshire.

John Kent was a mercer in the town of Reading and was elected Mayor there for the years 1391-1392, 1393-1394, 1401–1402, 1405-1406, 1409-1410. He was also elected a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Reading in October 1383, January 1390 and January 1404.[1]

He is best remembered as a benefactor of St Laurence's Church where his memorial brass may still be seen.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1386-1421/member/kent-john-i-1413


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