John Speke (landowner)
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Sir John Speke (c.1442–1518) of Whitelackington, Somerset and of Heywood in the parish of Wembworthy and of Bramford Speke both in Devon, was Sheriff of Devon in 1517 and a Member of Parliament (1477[1]). He was knighted in 1501.[2] His monument is the Speke Chantry in Exeter Cathedral in which survives his recumbent effigy.
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Sir John Speke | |
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Born | c.1442 (1442) |
Died | 1518 (aged 75–76) |
Occupation(s) | landowner, Sheriff of Devon, Member of Parliament |
Spouses | Joan Wynard, Isobel Calwodley, Elizabeth Somester |
Children | 3 sons, 2 daughters |
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Awards | knighted (1501) |
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