Robert Lewis (by 1486 – 1560/1561), of

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, Kent, was an English politician. He was born the son of John Lewis of

and traded as a merchant.

Career

He was active in local politics, serving as a common councilman in Canterbury by 1519,

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for 1522–23, an alderman by 1524, and

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for 1529–30, 1536–37, 1540–41, 1550–51. Lewis was elected a

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for

in 1539 and 1545. He married twice; firstly Anne Mynote, with whom he had at least two sons and secondly Margery, with whom he had at least one son.

References

15th-century births 1561 deaths Politicians from Canterbury Sheriffs of Canterbury Mayors of Canterbury English MPs 1539–1540 English MPs 1545–1547 {{16thC-England-MP-stub