Robert Drury (speaker)
Sir Robert Drury | |
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Chest tomb with effigy of Sir Robert Drury; St Mary's Church, Bury St Edmunds | |
| Born | c. 1456 |
| Died | 2 March 1536 |
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| Children | Sir William Drury Sir Robert Drury Anne Drury Elizabeth Drury Bridget Drury Ursula Drury |
| Parent(s) | Roger Drury, Felice Denston |
Sir Robert Drury (c. 1456–1536) was an English knight, Lord of the Manor of Hawstead, Suffolk, and Knight of the Body to Kings Henry VII and Henry VIII. As a politician he was Knight of the Shire for Suffolk, Speaker of the House of Commons (elected 4 October 1495), and Privy Councillor. He was also a barrister-at-law. His London townhouse was on the site of today's Drury Lane.