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Henry Anderson

English merchant, politician and MP for Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1484–1559)

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Henry Anderson was an English politician who represented Newcastle-upon-Tyne and served once as Sheriff, as Mayor four times, was elected to the House of Commons in the Reformation Parliament in 1529, and was the first Governor of the Merchant Adventurers of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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Born
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Place of birth
Newcastle upon Tyne wd
Died
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Place of death
Newcastle upon Tyne wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of England wd
Occupation
politician wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor (1546–1547)
  • mayor (1542–1543)
  • mayor (1539–1540)
  • mayor (1532–1533)
  • alderman (1524–1559)
  • High Sheriff (1520–1521)
  • Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England
  • Member of the 1529-36 Parliament

Questions

When was Henry Anderson born?
Henry Anderson was born on 1484 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What positions has Henry Anderson held?
Positions held by Henry Anderson include: mayor (1546–1547); mayor (1542–1543); mayor (1539–1540); mayor (1532–1533); alderman (1524–1559).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Henry Anderson · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q26424677 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Henry Anderson". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/henry-anderson-q26424677. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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