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John Asgill

1659–1738

Nationality
Kingdom of England
Occupation
writer

John Asgill (25 March 1659 – 10 November 1738) was an eccentric English writer and politician.

Incarceration history

Facilities

  1. Fleet Prison
    Dates unknown

Biography

John Asgill (25 March 1659 – 10 November 1738) was an eccentric English writer and politician.

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