Biography of Richard Champion 1495-1566
In 1495 Richard Champion was born.
Before 20 Dec 1555 Alderman Henry Hudson (age 55) and [his future wife] Barbara Watson (age 51) were married.
After 20 Dec 1555 Richard Champion (age 60) and Barbara Watson (age 51) were married.
In 1558 Richard Champion (age 63) was elected Sheriff of London.
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In 1565 Richard Champion (age 70) was elected Lord Mayor of London.
In 1566 Richard Champion (age 71) died. He was buried at St Dunstan in the East Church [Map].
On 09 Nov 1568 [his former wife] Barbara Watson (age 64) died.