John Watson (16th-century MP)
English politician
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John Watson (fl. 1547–1554), from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was an English politician.
ConstituencyBerwick-upon-Tweed
ConstituencyMorpeth
ConstituencyNewcastle-upon-Tyne
Born
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
John Watson | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed | |
| Assumed office 1547 | |
| Constituency | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| Member of Parliament for Morpeth | |
| Assumed office October 1553 | |
| Constituency | Morpeth |
| Member of Parliament for Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |
| Assumed office November 1554 | |
| Constituency | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England |
| Education | Lincoln's Inn, London |
| Occupation | Politician |
Family
Watson was the son of John Watson of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There is no record of a marriage or children; however, his life is obscure, and it is possible that it was not the same John Watson who served for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Morpeth and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Education
Watson was educated at Lincoln's Inn, London.
Career
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Berwick-upon-Tweed in 1547, Morpeth in October 1553, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in November 1554.[1]
