Thomas Alvard (1493-1535) Explained

Thomas Alvard
Birth Date:1493
Death Date:1535
Occupation:merchant
politician

Thomas Alvard (1493-1535) was an Ipswich merchant who entered into service with Thomas Wolsey and the Crown. He served as Member of Parliament for Ipswich.[1]

He was the eldest son of the merchant Thomas Alvard (1460-1504) of Ipswich and Woodbridge and his wife, the daughter and heir of John Rivers of Ipswich. She was also the widow of William Wimbill.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ALVARD (ALFORD), Thomas (by 1493-1535), of London and Ipswich, Suff. History of Parliament Online . www.historyofparliamentonline.org . The History of Parliament Trust . 1 September 2019.