Oliver St John

Oliver St John

Sir Oliver St John (pronounced "Sinjin") (c. 1598–31 December 1673), was an English judge and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1653. He supported the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War.

Read more about Oliver St John:  Early Life, Political Career, Judicial and Other Activities, Apolgia and Exile, Family

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