John Gosnold
# John Gosnold

John Gosnold (by 1507 – 1554), of Otley, Suffolk and London, was an English lawyer and politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipswich in 1547 and in October 1553.

## Early life

John was the son of Robert Gosnold and Agnes daughter of Agnes, of John Hill.

## Legal career

He trained as a lawyer being admitted to Gray's Inn in 1526 and was called to the bar in 1528. In 1532 his legal services were engaged by Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth.

## Family life

He married Katherine, the daughter of Sir Thomas Blennerhasset.

