William Cordell Chosen Commons Speaker
William Cordell becomes Speaker of Mary's final Parliament, which continues sitting into the year of her death.
Role range: 1558-1558
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William Cordell Biography and Timeline
Follow William Cordell through 2 dated historical records for England.
William Cordell, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1558–1558Years on this page
1558
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Role range: 1558-1559
Records, sources and methodology
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