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In March 1553 Anthony Browne (age 44) was elected MP Preston.
In October 1553 William Gerard (age 31) was elected MP Preston.
In October 1553 Anthony Browne (age 44) was elected MP Preston.
In November 1554 Richard Shireburn (age 32) was elected MP Preston.
In 1555 John Arundell (age 25) was elected MP Preston.
In 1558 Richard Shireburn (age 36) was elected MP Preston.
In 1559 Richard Cooke (age 29) was elected MP Preston.
In 1614, 1621 and 1624 Edward Mosley (age 44) was elected MP Preston.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1685 Andrew Newport (age 64) was elected MP Preston.
In 1710 Henry Hoghton 5th Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Preston which seat he held until 1713. He was re-elected for Preston in 1715.
In 1714 James Shuttleworth was elected MP Preston which seat he held until 1754.
In 1727 Henry Hoghton 5th Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Preston. He was re-elected in 1734. He was defeated in 1741.
In 1768 Henry Hoghton 6th Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Preston. He was returned unopposed in 1774. And won contests in 1780 and 1784. He was returned in 1790.
On 26th March 1795 Henry Hoghton 7th Baronet (age 26) was elected MP Preston at a by-election brought about by the death of his father Henry Hoghton 6th Baronet (deceased). He was returned unopposed in 1796. He did not stand in 1802.
In 1862 Thomas Fermor-Hesketh 5th Baronet (age 36) was elected MP Preston. He held the seat until his death.