Robert Aylmer

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Robert Aylmer (d.1493 [1] ), of Norwich, Norfolk, was an English politician.

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Life

Aylmer was originally a grocer. He became Sheriff of Norwich in 1471, [2] Alderman of Norwich in 1480, and Mayor of Norwich in 1481 and 1492. [3] He wife was named Elizabeth. [4]

Aylmer's will, written on 3 July 1493, included a large donation to St. Giles's Hospital. [5]

Aylmer's mark, with his initials, is in several of the south windows in the clerestory of St. Andrew's Church, Norwich. His gravestone, dated 1493, lies under the font. [1]

Elizabeth, Aylmer's widow, gave 10 marks towards finishing the church, and her best gilt chalice. [4]

Family

Children of Robert Aylmer and Elizabeth:

References

  1. 1 2 Ewing, William Creasy (2005). Notices of the merchants' marks in the city of Norwich.
  2. ↑ A Compleat History of the Famous City of Norwich: From the Earliest Account, to this Present Year 1728. ... Published at the Request of Several Ingenious Gentlemen, Citizens, ... William Chase. 1728.
  3. ↑ "City of Norwich, chapter 42: Middle Wimer ward". An Essay Towards A Topographical History of the County of Norfolk: Volume 4. British History Online. 1806. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 "City of Norwich, chapter 42: Middle Wimer ward". An Essay Towards A Topographical History of the County of Norfolk: Volume 4. British History Online. 1806. Retrieved 21 September 2020.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  5. 1 2 3 4 Will of Robert Aylemer, Alderman of Norwich, Norfolk – The National Archives, Kew. 2 August 1493.
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