John Trevor Politician

Sir John Trevor (c. 1637 – 20 May 1717) was a Welsh lawyer and politician. He was Speaker of the English House of Commons from 1685 to 1687 (the Loyal Parliament) and from 1689 to 1695. Trevor also served as Master of the Rolls from 1685 to 1689 and from 1693 to 1717. His second term as Speaker came to an end when he was expelled from the House of Commons for accepting a substantial bribe. He remained the most recent Speaker to be forced out of office until Michael Martin resigned in 2009.

Personal facts

John Trevor
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Date of deathMay 20, 1717
Residence
Wales , Denbighshire
Education
Ruthin School

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Office holder

monarch
Mary II of England
William III of England
officeSpeaker of the House of Commons
successor
Paul Foley (ironmaster)
Henry Powle

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