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John Hardhead

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John Hardhead (fl. 1411–1420) was an English politician.

Life

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The Hardheads had become a well-known family in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. In June 1411, along with others including John Mynors (MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire), Hardhead was arrested for a murder in Featherstone, Staffordshire and armed assaults against many people in Wolverhampton. He was eventually absolved in May 1415, after refusing to attend court on many occasions.[1]

Career

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Hardhead was Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1420.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "HARDHEAD, John. | History of Parliament Online".
  2. ^ "HARDHEAD, John. | History of Parliament Online".
Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme
1420
With: Hugh Stanford
Succeeded by