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Christopher Wray Biography and Timeline

Follow Christopher Wray through 3 dated historical records for England.

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Christopher Wray, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1571–1574Years on this page

1571

April 1571

Christopher Wray Chosen Speaker

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

Christopher Wray becomes Speaker during a Parliament responding to Catholic conspiracy fears and the papal excommunication of Elizabeth.

Role range: 1571-1571

1571

Speaker of House of Commons

Speaker of House of Commons · Government / Government of England

Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons

1574

Chief Justice

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

Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench

Role range: 1574-1592

Records, sources and methodology

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