Edmund Shaa
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Sir Edmund Shaa (born Mottram in Longdendale, Greater Manchester, died London 20 April 1488) was a goldsmith, and Lord Mayor of London in 1482. Shaa lent money to Edward IV and, as mayor (at least), was extensively involved in the coronation of Edward IV’s brother Richard III. He was later knighted and made a member of the Privy Council. Amongst numerous legacies on his death was a sum to found Stockport Grammar School.[1] He is commemorated by a Blue Plaque on Church Brow, Mottram.[2]
Shaa was mayor in interesting times. It is sometimes stated[1][2] that Shaa’s brother, Ralph Shaa, preached against the legitimacy of Edward IV’s marriage and that Shaa (as mayor) offered the crown to Richard III.[2] Shaa is a character in William Shakespeare's play Richard III.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Tucker, P (2004). "Shaa , Sir Edmund (d. 1488)", Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved on October 22, 2006.
- ^ a b c Sir Edmund Shaa - Blue Plaque. Tameside MBC webpages. Tameside MBC. Retrieved on October 22, 2006.
