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John Somers

1651 - 1716

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Born

4 March 1651

Whiteladies, Claines, Worcester, England, Europe

Died

26 April 1716

Brookmans Manor, near North Mimms, Hertfordshire, England, Europe

Nationality

British

Gender

Male

Date of election for Royal Society fellowship

30/11/1698

Occupation

Barrister

Relationships

Parents: John Somers and Catharine Severne; succeeded his father 1681 Siblings: four sisters, incl. Mary Cocks (née Somers); Elizabeth Jekyll (née Somers)

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