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Richard Gobet

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Richard Gobet (fl. 1382–1390) was an English politician. He was a Member of Parliament for Devizes.

Life

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Gobet was married to Agnes. Circa 1388, Gobet bought 20 acres of land in Rowde, two miles from Devizes, and seems to have resided in the area.

Career

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He was elected MP for Devizes in May 1382, 1385, 1386 and January 1390. It is unknown when he died, but there is no record of him being alive after 1390.[1]

Parliament of England
Preceded by
unknown
Member of Parliament for Devizes
1386
With: William Salter
Succeeded by
Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Devizes
1390
With: William Salter
Succeeded by
unknown

References

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  1. ^ "GOBET, Richard, of Devizes, Wilts. | History of Parliament Online".