Alexander Iden

Sir Alexander Iden
A fictitious engraving of Alexander seen in the 1864–68 Plays of Shakespeare, vol. II.
High Sheriff of Kent
In office
1456–1456
Preceded byPhilip Belknap
Succeeded byJohn Guildford
Personal details
Bornc. 1420
Westwell, Kent, England
Died19 November 1457
London
Resting placeSt Martin Orgar, City of London

Sir Alexander Iden (c. 1420 – 19 November 1457) of Westwell was the High Sheriff of Kent in 1456. He is known for capturing Jack Cade, the leader of the 1450 rebellion in south-east England.

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