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John Popham Biography and Timeline

Follow John Popham through 3 dated historical records for England.

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John Popham, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1581–1592Years on this page

1581

January 1581

John Popham Chosen Speaker

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

John Popham becomes Speaker as Parliament adopts stronger legislation against Catholic missionary activity and recusancy.

Role range: 1581-1583

1581

Speaker of House of Commons

Speaker of House of Commons · Government / Government of England

Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons

1592

Chief Justice

Chief Justice of King's Bench · Government / Government of England

Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench

Role range: 1592-1607

Records, sources and methodology

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