Thomas Canynges facts for kids
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Thomas Canynges was an important English politician who lived in the 1400s. He is remembered for serving as the Lord Mayor of London from 1456 to 1457. This was a very important job, similar to being the leader of a major city today.
Early Life and Family
Thomas Canynges was likely born in Bristol, a city in England, before the year 1399. He came from a rich family of merchants and people who made cloth. His family was well-known in Bristol.
He was the oldest of seven children. His father, John Canynges, passed away when Thomas was young, in 1405. Thomas's mother was Joan Wotton. One of Thomas's younger brothers was William II Canynges, who became a very famous merchant in Bristol.
Thomas's grandfather, William I Canynges, was also a very successful merchant in Bristol. He served as the Mayor of Bristol five times and was a Member of Parliament for Bristol three times. Thomas's father, John Canynges, also held important roles in Bristol, serving as mayor twice and as a Member of Parliament.
His Important Jobs
Thomas Canynges was a member of the Worshipful Company of Grocers. This was a powerful group, or guild, for merchants who dealt with spices and other goods.
In 1445, he became an Alderman for the Aldgate area of London. An Alderman was a senior member of the city's government.
He was made Sheriff of London in 1449. A Sheriff was an important official responsible for law and order.
In 1456, Thomas Canynges was chosen to be the Lord Mayor of London. He held this top position until 1457.
He also served as a Member of Parliament for the City of London in 1459. This meant he helped make laws for the country.
See also
- List of Sheriffs of the City of London
- List of Lord Mayors of London
- City of London (elections to the Parliament of England)
