East Grinstead Parliamentary Election
The poet and diplomat Matthew Prior was elected to the English House of Commons for East Grinstead in January 1701, beginning a period of parliamentary service alongside his literary career.
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Matthew Prior Biography and Timeline
Follow Matthew Prior through 1 dated historical records for England.
Matthew Prior, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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