John Pyel
| John Pyel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1310 |
| Died | 1382 |
| Known for | Mayor of London |
John Pyel (born c.1310 – 1382) was a London merchant who was elected Mayor of London in 1372.
Biography
He was born circa 1310 in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire and inherited land there from his father, which he added to during his lifetime.[1] In 1353 he purchased the manor of Irthlingborough from Sir Simon de Drayton. His brother Henry became Archdeacon of Northampton.
He became a merchant in London, served as an Alderman of Castle Baynard ward [2] and a Sheriff of London in 1369 and was then elected Mayor of London in 1372.
In 1375 he obtained a royal licence to found the college of St. Peter, Irthlingborough, a college for six secular canons — one of whom should be dean — and four clerks, but died before his intention was actually carried out. The design, involving the development of the local parish church into a chantry college, was eventually accomplished with the help of the Archdeacon of London by his widow, Joan, in 1388.[3]
Death
He died in 1382.[4] He had married Joan and had two sons. A memorial to him can be found in the John Pyel Chapel of St. Peters Church, Irthlingborough on the south side of the main altar.
References
- ↑ "Cambridge Journals Online - Abstract". Journals.cambridge.org. 2009-10-13. doi:10.1017/S0960116300000208. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ↑ "Calendar of letter-books of the city of London: G: 1352-1374". British History Online. Retrieved 2012-04-02.; see also Letter-Books of the City of London
- ↑ "Colleges - Irthlingborough | A History of the County of Northampton: Volume 2 (pp. 179-180)". British-history.ac.uk. 2003-06-22. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ↑ "DocumentsOnline | Image Details". The National Archives. Retrieved 2012-02-16.