George Blount (died 1581)

Sir George Blount (1512/13-1581) was an English politician.

He was born the son of John Blount of Kinver, Staffordshire. He succeeded his father in 1531 and was knighted in 1544.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Shropshire in 1545, 1547 and 1571; for Bridgnorth October 1553 and 1559; for Much Wenlock in November 1554, 1555, 1558, 1563 and 1572.[1]

He was appointed High Sheriff of Staffordshire for 1552-3, 1572-3 and High Sheriff of Shropshire for 1563-4.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1509-1558/member/blount-sir-george-151213-81


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