John Lovekyn

Who is John Lovekyn?

Sir John Lovekyn was a City of London fishmonger who was three times Lord Mayor of London.

He served as Sheriff of the City of London in 1342 and first became Lord Mayor in 1348, and was elected to a second term in 1358. His third term was more unexpected. On 28 October 1365, Adam de Bury was elected Lord Mayor by the Aldermen of the City. However, on 28 January 1366, Adam de Bury was removed from office and John Lovekyn was elected Mayor by order of King Edward III.