William Paston | |
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| Born | 1378 Paston, Norfolk |
| Died | 13 August 1444 (aged 65–66) London |
| Buried | Norwich Cathedral |
| Spouse(s) | Agnes Barry |
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| Father | Clement Paston |
| Mother | Beatrice Somerton |
William Paston (1378 – 13 August 1444), the only son of Clement Paston and Beatrice Somerton, had a distinguished career as a lawyer and Justice of the Common Pleas. He acquired considerable property, and is considered "the real founder of the Paston family fortunes".[1][2]