Roger Pyjon

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Roger Pyjon (fl. 1388) was an English Member of Parliament.

He was the son of William Pyjon of Shaftesbury and nephew of John Pyjon. There is a recorded mention of 'Roger Pyjon, jr.', who may have been his son.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Shaftesbury in September 1388. [1]

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References

  1. "PYJON, Roger, of Shaftesbury, Dorset. | History of Parliament Online".
Parliament of England
Preceded by
Thomas Cammell
Thomas Seward
Member of Parliament for Shaftesbury
September 1388
With: Hugh Croxhale
Succeeded by
Thomas Cammell
Robert Fovent