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John Baker Biography and Timeline

Follow John Baker through 4 dated historical records for England.

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John Baker, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1531–1704Years on this page

1531

June 1531

Arrest of John Baker

London · Government / Government of England

Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation

1545

John Baker Becomes Commons Speaker

Sir · Speaker of the House of Commons · Westminster · House / House of Tudor

John Baker becomes Speaker and continues in office through the final Henrician Parliament and much of Edward VI's reign.

Role range: 1545-1552

1547

Speaker of House of Commons

Speaker of House of Commons · Government / Government of England

Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons

1704

3 August 1704

Bombardment of Gibraltar

Captain · Gibraltar · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Baker commands Monmouth in the squadron attacking the town and southern defences of Gibraltar.

Role range: 1701-1714

Records, sources and methodology

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