John Lovekyn

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Sir John Lovekyn was a City of London fishmonger who was three times Lord Mayor of London.

He first became Lord Mayor in 1348, and was elected to a second term in 1358. His third term was more unexpected. On 28 October 1365, Adam de Bury was elected Lord Mayor by the Aldermen of the City. However, on 28 January 1366, Adam de Bury was removed from office and John Lovekyn was elected Mayor by order of King Edward III.

[edit] Terms of Office as Lord Mayor

• 1348 - 1349
• 1358 - 1359
• 1366 - 1367

[edit] See also

• List of Lord Mayors of London

[edit] Sources

• John Lovekyn at british-history.ac.uk