William Croke (English politician)

William Croke (died c. 1401), of Gloucester, was an English politician.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Gloucester in 1369, 1385, 1386 and 1395.

His wife's name was Maud, with whom he had a son, Thomas. He is buried in St Peter's Abbey.[1]

Croke held the office of bailiff for eight terms during his career. His profession was as a lawyer, and he was appointed seven times by the sheriffs of Gloucestershire to present accounts to the Exchequer. He also acted as a feoffee for Sir Nicholas Berkeley of Dursley's widow. [2]

References
  1. http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1386-1421/member/croke-william-1401
  2. http://www.histparl.ac.uk/volume/1386-1421/constituencies/gloucester


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