John Melton

Politician

– 1640

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Who was John Melton?

Sir John Melton was an English merchant, writer and politician.

He was appointed Secretary to the Council of the North in 1635, by Charles I of England. He was elected Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the year of his death.

His works include A Six-Folde Politician, and the satirical play Astrologaster, against astrologers.

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  • England
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Died
1640

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on July 23, 2013

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