William Rous (14th-century MP)

William Rous (fl. 1390) of Paynestwychene Lane, Bath, Somerset, was an English politician, craftsman and tax collector.

Family

Rous was the son of Henry le Mareschal of Bath by his wife, Alice. He had a brother named John.

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Bath in January 1390. He was Mayor of Bath c. Sept. 1390-1 and 1392-3.[1]

References

Parliament of England
Preceded by
William Shropshire
Roger Skinner
Member of Parliament for Bath
1390
With: Richard Clewer
Succeeded by
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