John Hardhead
John Hardhead (fl. 1411-1420) was an English politician.
Life
The Hardheads had become a well-known family in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. In June 1411, along with others including John Mynors (MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire), Hardhead was arrested for a murder in Featherstone, Staffordshire and armed assaults against many people in Wolverhampton. He was eventually absolved in May 1415, after refusing to attend court on many occasions.[1]
Career
Hardhead was Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1420.[2]
References
Parliament of England | ||
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Preceded by John Biddulph with John Mynors |
Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme 1420 With: Hugh Stanford |
Succeeded by John Biddulph with Thomas Baron |
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