John Watson ( 1547–1554), from

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, was an English politician.

Family

Watson was the son of John Watson of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There is no record of a marriage or children; however, his life is obscure, and it is possible that it was not the same John Watson who served for

, Morpeth and

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Education

Watson was educated at

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, London.

Career

He was a

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(MP) of the

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for Berwick-upon-Tweed in 1547, Morpeth in October 1553, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in November 1554.

References

Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown Politicians from Newcastle upon Tyne Members of Lincoln's Inn English MPs 1547–1552 English MPs 1553 (Mary I) English MPs 1554–1555 {{1554-2-England-MP-stub