John Kent (died 1413)

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Who is John Kent (died 1413)?

John Kent (died 1413) was a politician from Reading in the English county of Berkshire.

John Kent was a mercer in the town of Reading and was elected Mayor there for the years 1391-1392, 1393-1394, 1401-1402, 1405-1406, 1409-1410. He was also elected a Member of the Parliament of England for Reading in October 1383, January 1390 and January 1404.

He is best remembered as a benefactor of St Laurence's Church where his memorial brass may still be seen.

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on July 23, 2013

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