Richard Champion 1495-1566

In 1495 Richard Champion was born.

Before 20th December 1555 Alderman Henry Hudson [aged 55] and [his future wife] Barbara Watson [aged 51] were married.

After 20th December 1555 Richard Champion [aged 60] and Barbara Watson [aged 51] were married.

In 1558 Richard Champion [aged 63] was elected Sheriff of London.

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In 1565 Richard Champion [aged 70] was elected Lord Mayor of London.

In 1566 Richard Champion [aged 71] died. He was buried at St Dunstan in the East Church [Map].

On 9th November 1568 [his former wife] Barbara Watson [aged 64] died.