John Mason (diplomat)

John Mason
Painting of Sir John Mason attributed to Sampson Strong, 1607. From the collection of Christ's Hospital, Abingdon
Bornc. 1503
Died20 April 1566
London, England
NationalityBritish
Other namesSir John Mason
Occupation(s)Diplomat, spy, MP
Known forChancellor of the University of Oxford
ChildrenMary Cheke (stepchild)

Sir John Mason (1503 – 20 April 1566) was an English diplomat and spy.