Robert Payne (Gloucester MP)

Robert Payne (c.1630-1713), of Gloucester, was an English politician.

He was the eldest son of Robert Payne of Gloucester, a clothier.

He was made a freeman of Gloucester in 1653, an alderman in 1679 and made mayor for 1692 and 1703. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Gloucester 1695 to 1698.

He married Anna, the daughter of William Capel of Gloucester, and had 5 sons and 2 daughters.

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    Parliament of England
    Preceded by
    William Trye
    William Cooke    		 Member of Parliament for Gloucester
    1695 – 1698
    With: William Trye    		 Succeeded by
    Sir William Rich, Bt
    William Selwyn


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