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William Joynier
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| Mayor of London | |
| In office 1239–1240 |
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| Preceded by | Richard Renger |
| Succeeded by | Gerard Bat |
| Sheriff of the City of London and Middlesex | |
| In office 1222–1223 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Lambert |
| Succeeded by | John Travers |
| Personal details | |
| Died | c. 1248 |
| Occupation | Merchant, Banker |
Sir William Joynier was an important merchant and banker in the 1200s. He was a Sheriff for the City of London and later became the Mayor of London. He served as Mayor from 1239 to 1240.
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William Joynier's Life
Early Career and Business
William Joynier was a very successful businessman. From a young age, he was able to lend money to King Henry III. This shows he was already quite wealthy.
In 1204, he was asked to check on Newgate Prison and Holborn Bridge. He was given permission to make any needed repairs. By 1219, Joynier was supplying fancy goods to the royal family. He built a large trading network. This network reached from Scotland and Ireland all the way to Poitou in France.
Roles in London Government
In 1223, Joynier became a Sheriff of the City of London. Sheriffs helped manage the city and enforce laws. Later, he was chosen to be the 12th Mayor of London. He held this important position between 1239 and 1240.
Working with the King
Joynier's relationship with King Henry III was not always easy. In 1239, while he was Mayor, he stood up for the city's rights. He refused to let someone the king had appointed take a position without being properly elected by the city.
Despite these disagreements, Joynier continued to trade with the royal family. He also kept his good standing at court. For example, in 1241, he supplied wine to the king. In 1242, he was chosen as one of the people to guard the king's treasure. This treasure was kept in the Tower of London.
Wealth and Contributions
Besides his banking and trading businesses, Joynier also owned land. He had estates in Middlesex and Cambridgeshire. He also owned several buildings in London. These were located in areas like Cheapside and Milk Street.
Joynier used some of his wealth to help others. He paid for the entire building of the Greyfriars chapel. This was a religious building. He also gave two hundred pounds to help build other parts of the monastery. This support for the Friars lasted for the last twenty years of his life.
William Joynier passed away around the year 1248.
