Robert Payne (Gloucester MP)

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Robert Payne (c. 1630 – 1713), of Gloucester, was an English politician.

He was the eldest son of Robert Payne of Gloucester, a clothier.

He was made a freeman of Gloucester in 1653, an alderman in 1679 and made mayor for 1692 and 1703. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Gloucester from 1695 to 1698.

He married Anna, the daughter of William Capel of Gloucester, and had 5 sons and 2 daughters.

References[edit]

  • "PAYNE, Robert (c.1630-1713), of Gloucester". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Gloucester
1695–1698
With: William Trye
Succeeded by