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Hugh Graves
Member of the England Parliament
for York
In office
1571–1572
Preceded by William Watson
Ralph Hall
Succeeded by Gregory Paycock/Robert Askwith
In office
1572–1584
Preceded by Gregory Paycock/Robert Askwith
Succeeded by William Robinson
Robert Brooke
Personal details
Nationality English

Hugh Graves was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York in 1571 and 1572.

Life and politics

Hugh was born the third son of Robert and Effame Graves of Cleckheaton in 1516. He married twice. Firstly to Helen, who died in 1561 and secondly to a widow, Elizabeth Robinson. Hugh was part of the Yorkshire branch of the notable Gloucestershire Graves amongst whose ancestors was Admiral Lord Graves.

He was made a freeman of the city of York in 1540 and held the offices of chamberlain (1554–55), sheriff (1559–60) and Lord Mayor (1578–79). A weaver, by trade, he was able to acquire leases on several properties in St Saviourgate, Markgate and Castlegate. He was chosen to be MP for the city twice.

He died on 20 November 1589 and is buried in All Saints' Church, Pavement, York.

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