William Gregory (lord mayor) facts for kids
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Sir
William Gregory
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| Lord Mayor of London | |
| In office 1451–1452 |
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| Preceded by | Nicholas Wyfold |
| Succeeded by | Geoffrey Fielding |
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| Born | c. 1400 Mildenhall, England |
| Died | 1467 London, England |
| Children | Two daughters |
Sir William Gregory was an important person in London's history. He was born around 1400 in Mildenhall, England, and passed away in London in 1467. He served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1451 to 1452.
Sir William Gregory's Life
William Gregory was the son of Roger Gregory from Mildenhall. He became an important member of the Skinners Company, which was a group for people who worked with animal skins. He was also an 'alderman,' which means he was a senior member of the city council. Sir William gave many generous gifts to the church of Ss Anne and Agnes in London.
He was a very rich man. In 1461, he helped set up a special fund at the Ss Anne and Agnes church. This fund was supported by money from properties he owned. Sir William wrote his will on November 6, 1465. It showed that he had two daughters and nine grandchildren when he died in January 1467.
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