Maurice Johnson (English politician)
Maurice Johnson (ca. 1480–1551) was MP for Stamford and a prominent member of society in Stamford, Lincolnshire in the 16th century, serving in three consecutive parliaments of England.
Biography[edit]
Born about 1480, Johnson served as Constable of Stamford from 1507–1508, as Chamberlain from 1508–1509, as a member of the Second Twelve from 1508–1512, a member of the First Twelve from 1512 until his death, and as Alderman (Mayor) from 1517–1518, 1527–1528, and 1538–1539.[1] He served in three parliaments, being returned in 1523, 1529 and 1536.[1]
A dyer by trade, Johnson was married to Jane Lacy,[2] daughter of Henry Lacy who also served in the parliament of 1536.[1][3]
After his death in 1551 he was buried at All Hallows, Stamford.[1]
Johnson's youngest son Robert (1540–1625) became Canon of Windsor in 1572 and Archdeacon of Leicester in 1591.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Bindoff, Stanley, T. (1982) The History of Parliament: The House of Commons, 1509-1558, p. 447-8
- ^ History of Parliament Online: Maurice Johnson (by 1509 – 1558). Accessed 3 March 2022.
- ^ History of Parliament Online: Henry Lacy (by 1491 – 1564/65). Accessed 3 March 2022.
- ^ Wood, Anthony A. Athenae Oxonienses, an Exact History of Writers and Bishops, Who Have Had Their Education in the University of Oxford, University of Oxford, ISBN 9781150642456, p. 165
- ^ Drakard, John (1822) The History of Stamford in the County of Lincoln, pp. 441–456
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