Overview
William Hurst (by 1484-1568), of Exeter, Devon, was an English merchant and Member of Parliament.
Hurst was a bailiff of the City of Exeter in 1512 and 1522.
Public service
He was Mayor of Exeter for six terms, first in 1523, taking over after the death of the incumbent John Simon and re-elected the following year. He then returned to the position in 1535, 1545, 1551 and 1561.
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Exeter in 1539, 1542 and 1545.
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