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William Coppyn

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William Coppyn (by 1509–1558), of Canterbury, Kent, was an English politician.

Career

He was involved in local politics as a common councilman of Canterbury by 1537, Sheriff of Canterbury for 1538–1539, an alderman from 1539 to his death and Mayor of Canterbury for 1541–1542 and 1551–1552.

He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Canterbury.[1]

He married Anne and had a daughter.

References

  1. ^ "COPPYN, William (by 1509-58), of Canterbury, Kent". The History of Parliament. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 6 June 2013.