Background
Gifford was the son of Roger Gifford of Middle Claydon by Mary, daughter of William Nansiglos of London and Redfans, Essex.
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Despite remarrying after his death, Philippa asked to be buried next to Gifford. Gifford studied at the Inner Temple. Gifford was put forward by Thomas Cromwell as Member of Parliament for Buckingham.
The previous MPs had been tainted by their association with Henry VIII"s second wife, Anne Boleyn, who had just been execued for treason and adultery.
He was the Chamberlain of the Household of Anne of Cleves, the fifth wife of Henry VIII.
Membership
Gifford was Member of Parliament for Buckingham in 1536 and Buckinghamshire in April 1554.
