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John Davies

John Davies

English poet, lawyer, and politician (1569–1626)
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🗓️ 16 April 1569

Sir John Davies was an English poet, lawyer, and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1597 and 1621. He became Attorney General for Ireland and formulated many of the legal principles that underpinned the British Empire.

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