John Townshend | |
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| Born | c.1568 |
| Died | 2 August 1603 (aged 34–35) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician and Knight |
| Spouse | Anne Bacon |
| Children | Sir Roger Townshend, 1st Baronet Stanhope Townshend Anne Townshend |
| Parent(s) | Sir Roger Townshend (died 1590), Jane Stanhope |
Sir John Townshend MP (c.1568 – 2 August 1603), of Raynham Hall in Norfolk, was an English nobleman, politician, and knight. He was the son of Sir Roger Townshend (died 1590) and Jane Stanhope. He was also a soldier and Member of Parliament. He was killed in a duel with Sir Matthew Browne in August 1603.