Clement Higham
16th-century English politician and lawyer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Clement Higham MP JP PC (also Heigham; before 1495 – 9 March 1571) of Barrow, Suffolk, was an English lawyer and politician, a Speaker of the House of Commons in 1554,[1] and Chief Baron of the Exchequer in 1558–1559.[2] A loyal Roman Catholic, he held various offices and commissions under Queen Mary, and was knighted in 1555 by King Philip, but withdrew from politics after the succession of Queen Elizabeth I in 1558.[3][4]
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Clement Higham | |
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Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer | |
In office 1558–1559 | |
Speaker of the House of Commons | |
In office 1554–1555 | |
Personal details | |
Born | ca 1495 |
Died | (1571-03-09)9 March 1571 Barrow, Suffolk |
Spouse(s) | (1) Anne Moonines; (2) Anne Waldegrave (1506–1590) |
Parent(s) | Clement Heigham; Maud Cooke |
Alma mater | Lincoln's Inn |
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