John le Espicer
John le Espicer was one of two Member of Parliament for the constituency of York along with Nicholas Clareveaux in the first Parliament of 1297.
John le Espicer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the England Parliament for York | |
| In office 1297–1297 | |
| Succeeded by | John le Sezevaux/Gilbert de Arnald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown Unknown |
| Died | Unknown Unknown |
| Resting place | Unknown |
| Nationality | English |
| Children | John |
Life and politics
Le Espicer had served as a Bailiff of the city of York in 1278 and as the nineteenth Mayor in 1291. His son, John, would become the thirtieth Mayor between 1301 and 1304.[1] A prominent member of the city, he was appointed the King's Merchant Seal on 15 February 1288, an office of the Crown in many cities at that time.[2] He was elected to Parliament on 25 May 1297.[3]
References
- Francis Drake (1736). Eboracum: or, The history and antiquities of the city of York, from its original to the present times: Together with the history of the cathedral church, and the lives of the archbishops of that see. W.Boyer. p. 360.
- "Edward I : Calendar of Patent Rolls Vol2" (PDF). p. 292. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- The Parliamentary Writs and Writs of Military Summons. 1827. p. 586.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nicholas de Selby/Roger Basy |
Member of Parliament 1297 |
Next: John le Sezevaux/Gilbert de Arnald |
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