John Eliot (statesman)

Sir John Eliot
Sir John Eliot
Born	11 April 1592; Cuddenbeak, Port Eliot, Cornwall, England
Died	27 November 1632 (aged 40); Tower of London, England
Cause of death	tuberculosis
Spouse	Radigund Gedie (or Gedy) (m. 1611⁠–⁠1628)
Children	John Eliot; Richard Eliot; Elizabeth Eliot; Edward Eliot; Bridget Eliot; Radigunda Eliot; Susanna Eliot; Thomas Eliot; Nicholas Eliot;
Parents	Richard Eliot; Bridget Carswell;

Sir John Eliot (11 April 1592 – 27 November 1632) was an English statesman who was serially imprisoned in the Tower of London, where he eventually died, by King Charles I for advocating the rights and privileges of Parliament.

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