John Gosnold Explained

John Gosnold (by 1507  - 1554), of Otley, Suffolk and London, was an English lawyer and politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipswich in 1547 and in October 1553.^[1]

Early life

John was the son of Robert Gosnold and Agnes daughter of Agnes, of John Hill.^[1]

Legal career

He trained as a lawyer being admitted to Gray's Inn in 1526 and was called to the bar in 1528.^[1] In 1532 his legal services were engaged by Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth.^[1]

Family life

He married Katherine, the daughter of Sir Thomas Blennerhasset.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: GOSNOLD, John (by 1507-54), of Otley, Suff. and London. - History of Parliament Online. www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
2. Web site: Jehan . Bill . BLENNERHASSETT FAMILY of FRENZE Co.Norfolk, LOUDHAM Co.Suffolk, KELVEDON Co.Essex and BARSHAM Co.Suffolk . Blennerhassett Family Tree . 29 January 2023.