William Roper
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For the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, see William L. Roper. For the fictional character, see Willy Roper. For those of a similar name, see Bill Roper (disambiguation).
William Roper (c. 1496 – 4 January 1578) was an English lawyer and member of Parliament. The son of a Kentish gentleman, he married Margaret, daughter of Sir Thomas More. He wrote a highly regarded biography of his father-in-law.[1]
Quick Facts The Right HonourableSir William Roper, High Sheriff of Kent ...
Sir William Roper | |
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High Sheriff of Kent | |
In office 1554–1555 | |
Monarch | Mary I |
Preceded by | Robert Southwell |
Succeeded by | Sir Thomas Kempe |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1496 |
Died | 4 January 1578 (aged 81-82) |
Spouse | |
Children | Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Mary Anthony |
Alma mater | Lincoln's Inn |
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