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Sir George Barne.
Lord Mayor of London, 1552-3; (est. 1505 - before 21 Mar 1558)
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About Sir George Barne
Sir George Barne was an English businessman in the City of London who was active in developing new trading links with Russia, West Africa and North America, far outside what had been traditional English trading patterns. Created a knight in 1553, he served as Sheriff of London and Lord Mayor of London. He was the father of Sir George Barne and grandfather of Sir William Barne. Nicholas Culverwell was probably a nephew.
Everything about Sir George Barne →- Position held
- Sheriff of the City of London, Lord Mayor of London
- Born
- 1505, 1500
- Died
- February 18, 1558