John Philipot | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Sable,_a_bend_ermine.png) Arms of Philipot: Sable, a bend ermine. | |
| Lord Mayor of London | |
| In office 1378–1379 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas Brembre |
| Succeeded by | John Hadle |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1384 |
Sir John Philipot[a] (died 1384) was an English merchant and alderman of London. He was a member of the Grocers' Company, served as MP for London in 1371 and 1381, headed the opposition to John of Gaunt during the minority of Richard II, was appointed joint-treasurer for the war with France in 1377 at the request of the Commons, was Lord Mayor of London in 1378, and assisted Richard II during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. Philpot Lane in London is named for him.
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