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Sir John Cornwall | |
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| Member of the English Parliament for Shropshire | |
| In office 30 September 1402 – 25 November 1402 Serving with Sir Adam Peshale | |
| Preceded by | Sir Hugh Cheyne, John Burley |
| Succeeded by | John Burley, George Hawkestone |
| In office 20 October 1407 – 12 December 1407 Serving with David Holbache | |
| Preceded by | David Holbache, Thomas Whitton |
| Succeeded by | John Burley, David Holbache |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1366 |
| Died | 3 July 1414 (aged 47–48) |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse(s) | Joan Wasteneys of Eastham Maud |
| Children | Elizabeth and Margaret |
| Occupation | Landowner, soldier. |
Sir John Cornwall (c.1366–1414) was an English soldier, politician and landowner, who fought in the Hundred Years' War and against the Glyndŵr Rising. He had considerable prestige, claiming royal descent.[1] As he was part of the Lancastrian affinity, the retainers of John of Gaunt, he received considerable royal favour under Henry IV. He represented Shropshire twice in the House of Commons of England. However, he regularly attracted accusations of violence, intimidation and legal chicanery. Towards the end of his life he fell into disfavour and he died while awaiting trial in connection with a murder.
- ^ Roskell, J.S.; Woodger, L.S. (1993). "CORNWALL, Sir John (c.1366–1414), of Kinlet, Salop.". In Roskell, J. S.; Clark, C.; Rawcliffe, L. (eds.). History of the Parliament, 1386–1421: Members. London: History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 6 July 2016.