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William Cordell
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For the politician, see William Cordell (MP).
Sir William Cordell (about 1522 – 17 May 1581) of Melford Hall in the parish of Long Melford, Suffolk,[1] was an English lawyer, landowner, administrator and politician who held high offices under both the Catholic Queen Mary I and the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I.
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Sir William Cordell | |
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![]() Monument and effigy of Sir William Cordell, Long Melford Church, Suffolk | |
Speaker of the House of Commons | |
In office 1558–1559 | |
Monarchs | Mary I Elizabeth I |
Preceded by | Clement Higham |
Succeeded by | Thomas Gargrave |
Personal details | |
Born | about 1522 |
Died | 1581 City of London |
Nationality | English |
Spouse | Mary Clopton |
Relations | no children |
Residence(s) | Melford Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk |
Profession | Barrister |
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