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William Croke (English politician)

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William Croke (died c. 1401), of Gloucester, was an English Member of Parliament (MP).

He was a Member of the Parliament of England for Gloucester in 1369, 1385, 1386 and 1395.

His wife's name was Maud, with whom he had a son, Thomas. He is buried in St Peter's Abbey.[1]

Croke held the office of bailiff for eight terms during his career. His profession was as a lawyer, and he was appointed seven times by the sheriffs of Gloucestershire to present accounts to the Exchequer. He also acted as a feoffee for Sir Nicholas Berkeley of Dursley's widow. [2]

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  1. ^ "CROKE, William (D.c.1401), of Gloucester. | History of Parliament Online".
  2. ^ "Gloucester | History of Parliament Online".