How old was John Pory?

John Pory died on 1636 at the age of 64.

What does John Pory do?

John Pory is known as journalist, politician.

John Pory

English politician, administrator, traveller and author

Died aged 64

Biography

John Pory (b. 1572–d. 1633) was an English politician, administrator, traveller, and author during the Jacobean and Caroline eras; the skilled linguist may have been the first news correspondent in English-language journalism. As the first Speaker of the Virginia General Assembly, Pory established parliamentary procedures for that legislative body still in use today (although members now elect their Speaker).

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Career highlights

Career & roles

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England
member of the Virginia House of Delegates

Quick answers about John Pory

How old was John Pory?: John Pory died on 1636 at the age of 64.
Where was John Pory born?: John Pory was born in England.
What does John Pory do?: John Pory is known as journalist, politician.

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