Thomas Pigott (c. 1526 – 1579) was an English politician.
Career Thomas Pigott of Doddershall was born to Francis Pigott, son of Thomas Pigott (b. 1478) and Agnes Forster. Lipscomb, George, The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham (London: J. & W. Robins, 1847.), Vol 1, p. 406 Through his grandfather, he was half-cousin to MP Thomas Pigott (Aylesbury MP), grandson of Lady Maud Parr. Lipscomb, George, The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham (London: J. & W. Robins, 1847.), Vol 1, p. 406
Pigott became High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire in 1552–3, and in 1557-8, and a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Bedfordshire in 1559.
He married to Anne Rich, daughter of Sir Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich, Lord Chancellor of England. Lipscomb, George, The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham (London: J. & W. Robins, 1847.), Vol 1, p. 406
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