Thomas Alvard (1460-1504)

Thomas Alvard (1460-1504) was a prominent merchant in Ipswich, Suffolk. He exported dairy products, grain, tanned leather and woollen cloth.[1]:236

Family life

Thomas married Anne, daughter of John Rever, with whom he had eight children. Their son, Thomas Alvard (1493-1535) became MP for Ipswich and was a servant of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey.[1]

References
  1. Amor, Nicholas (2011). Late medieval Ipswich : trade and industry. Woordbridge: Boydell. ISBN 9781843836735.
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