John Pollard Chosen Speaker under Mary
John Pollard becomes Speaker when Mary's first Parliament meets after her successful accession.
Role range: 1553-1553
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John Pollard Biography and Timeline
Follow John Pollard through 3 dated historical records for England.
John Pollard, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1553–1555Years on this page
1553
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
1555
John Pollard Returns as Speaker
John Pollard serves again as Speaker when Parliament meets during the consolidation of Mary's Catholic restoration.
Role range: 1555-1555
Records, sources and methodology
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