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James Dyer Biography and Timeline

Follow James Dyer through 3 dated historical records for England.

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James Dyer, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1553–1559Years on this page

1553

James Dyer Chosen Commons Speaker

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

James Dyer becomes Speaker for Edward VI's final Parliament as the young king's health and succession become increasingly urgent political concerns.

Role range: 1553-1553

Speaker of House of Commons

Speaker of House of Commons · Government / Government of England

Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons

1559

Chief Justice

Chief Justice of Common Pleas · Government / Government of England

Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas

Role range: 1559-1582

Records, sources and methodology

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