George Blount

Deceased Person

– 1581

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Who was George Blount?

Sir George Blount 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 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.

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

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1581

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on July 23, 2013

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