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Richard Bartholomew
c. 1455-1525Merchant and politicianEurope · 1455Most named place: London
Richard Bartholomew was a wealthy merchant and politician who served as Mayor of Salisbury in 1487 and 1507.
One of the wealthiest merchants of Salisbury, Bartholomew built a career of successful dealer in bricks, tiles and slates in addition to his export of lead and cloth. Along with Thomas Coke, another merchant he fiercely opposed attempts of the City of London to levy scavage on goods from Salisbury.
He was elected a Member of the Parliament of England for Salisbury in 1497, 1512 and 1515.
