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16th-century English politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gilbert Flamank or Flamoke (c. 1508–1573), of Boscombe near Bodmin, Cornwall, was an English politician.
Gilbert Flamank | |
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M.P. for Bodmin | |
In office 1529–1536 | |
Monarch | Henry VIII |
Personal details | |
Born | bef.1508 |
Died | 1573 |
Spouse | Joan Gayer |
Children | 7 sons & 2 daughters |
Parent(s) | John Flamank Jane Nanfan |
He was the son of the Bodmin MP John Flamank[2] and Jane daughter of Sir Richard Nanfan, Deputy Lieutenant of Calais and Esquire of the King's Body and nephew of Thomas Flamank, co-leader of the Cornish Rebellion of 1497.[3]
He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Bodmin in 1529.[4]
Gilbert married Joan daughter of Reginald Gayer of Liskeard by Alice, daughter of Edward Courtenay of Landrake and had the following issue-
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