Clement Higham
Sir Clement Higham MP JP PC (also Heigham; before 1495 – 9 March 1571) of Barrow, Suffolk, was an English lawyer and politician, a Speaker of the House of Commons in 1554, and Chief Baron of the Exchequer in 1558–1559. A loyal Roman Catholic, he held various offices and commissions under Queen Mary, and was knighted in 1555 by King Philip, but withdrew from politics after the succession of Queen Elizabeth I in 1558.
The Right Honourable Sir Clement Higham MP JP PC | |
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Heigham's coat of arms, at Lincoln's Inn. | |
| Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer | |
| In office 1558–1559 | |
| Speaker of the House of Commons | |
| In office 1554–1555 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca 1495 |
| Died | 9 March 1571 Barrow, Suffolk |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Anne Moonines; (2) Anne Waldegrave (1506–1590) |
| Parent(s) | Clement Heigham; Maud Cooke |
| Alma mater | Lincoln's Inn |
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