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Hugh de Stanford

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Hugh de Stanford (fl. 1399–1422) was an English politician.

Life

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Stanford's wife was named Joyce. They lived at Hextells, and he may have been related to Richard Stanford, MP for nearby Stafford.[1]

Career

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He is recorded as a lawyer in 1398, and then worked for the Stafford family. Stanford was Member of Parliament for Bridgnorth in 1411 and May 1413. He was MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1420, December 1421, 1422 and 1423.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "STANFORD, Hugh, of Hextells, Staffs. And Wheathill, Salop. | History of Parliament Online".
  2. ^ "STANFORD, Hugh, of Hextells, Staffs. And Wheathill, Salop. | History of Parliament Online".