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The 16th Century

Robert Swift

died 8th August 1561

Born in Rotherham

Robert was a rich mercer of the town. He acted on behalf of the Earl of Shrewsbury in the destruction of the College of Jesus. This was part of Henry VIII's attacks on the Church.