George Webbe (MP)

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George Webbe (by 1509 to 1556), of Canterbury, Kent, was an English politician.

Active in the local politics of Canterbury, he was a common councilman of the city by 1537, sheriff for 1537–38, an alderman in 1540, and mayor for 1552–53. He was appointed a commissioner for goods of churches and fraternities in 1553.

In March 1553, he was a Member of Parliament for Canterbury.

He married twice; firstly Anne, with whom he had six sons including Anthony and six daughters, and secondly Margaret.

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  • "WEBBE, George (by 1509–56), of Canterbury, Kent". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 7 July 2014.