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John Savile (died 1607)

John Savile (died 1607) was an English politician and Member of Parliament.

Savile was the son of Henry Savile of Bradley, near Halifax, Yorkshire, and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Ramsden. He was a lawyer of the Inner Temple.

He served as a Member of Parliament for Pontefract in 1586 and for Yorkshire in 1589, 1593, 1597, and 1604. He was also High Sheriff of Yorkshire from 1587 to 1588.

He married Margaret, daughter of Robert Rishworth of Riddlesden, Yorkshire, and they had several children, including Sir Henry Savile, 1st Baronet, of Methley.

John Savile died in 1607 and was buried at Methley, Yorkshire. His will was proved on 15 May 1607.