Thomas Atkins (MP)
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Thomas Atkins (born c. 1538) was an
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and holder of public offices during the reign of
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. He was the eldest son of John Atkins of Ashleworth, Gloucestershire and educated at
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, where he was awarded BA in 1554. He studied law at the
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(1558). He was the Member of Parliament for
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from 1571 to 1593. He never married.


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