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Robert Southwell

politician; (1563-1598)

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Also known as Sir Robert Southwell

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1597-98 Parliament, Vice-admiral of Suffolk
Born: 1563
Died: 1598, October 12, 1599

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Sir Robert Southwell (1563–1598), of Woodrising, Norfolk, was an English politician. Robert was the son of Sir Thomas Southwell and his second wife Mary, daughter of Sir Rice Mansel. Thomas's third wife was Nazaret or Nazareth Newton. He was High Sheriff of Norfolk for 1589–90 and Vice-Admiral of Norfolk from 1585 to 1598. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Guildford in 1597. Robert was an admiral in 1588 in the battle with the Spanish Armada, in command of the Elizabeth Jonas. His portrait was included in the Armada Tapestries.

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