William Strickland was an English landowner who sailed on early voyages of exploration to America and is credited with introducing the turkey into England. In later life he was a prominent Puritan Member of Parliament.

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Occupation: explorer, politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1559 Parliament, Member of the 1563-67 Parliament, Member of the 1571 Parliament
Died: December 8, 1598, 1598

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William Strickland

English politician and explorer

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