John le Blund

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Sir John le Blund was Mayor of London, England for eight consecutive years.[1]

He was a member of the London

Company of Drapers and became an alderman of the city in 1291. He was elected Mayor from 1301 to 1307.[2]

He was involved in investigation of the

Ralph de Sandwich, Coroner John Circot, and Sheriff Simon de Paris heard the confession of William Palmer, valet of John Shenche, Keeper of the Palace. It was this confession that broke open the investigation and led to the conviction of so many.[3]

John le Blund was knighted on 22 May 1306 by Edward I prior to an invasion of Scotland, making him the first Mayor of London to receive a knighthood.[4] He died in 1312/1313.

See also

  • List of Lord Mayors of London

References

  1. ^ "Lord Mayors of the City of London from 1189" (PDF). www.citybridgetrust.gov.uk. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Chronological list of aldermen: 1222-1300". British History Online. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  3. ISBN 978-0-78671-664-7
  4. ^ White, William [1] "Notes and Queries" pg. 410
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