John Norman was Mayor of London. [1] [2]
He was appointed a Sheriff of the City of London in 1234 and elected mayor in 1250.
According to Burke, Norman's coat of arms is blazoned: Argent on a chief sable three leopards faces or . [3]
John Norman was Mayor of London. [1] [2]
He was appointed a Sheriff of the City of London in 1234 and elected mayor in 1250.
According to Burke, Norman's coat of arms is blazoned: Argent on a chief sable three leopards faces or . [3]
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