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Henry fitz Ailwin
English merchant and landowner / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry fitz Ailwin de Londonstane (c.1135– 19 September 1212) was an English merchant and landowner who served as the first Lord Mayor of London from 1189 to 1212.[1] In office from about 1189 until his death in 1212, he was the only mayor to hold the post for life.[2]
Quick Facts 1st Lord Mayor of London, Preceded by ...
Henry fitz Ailwin de Londonstane | |
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1st Lord Mayor of London | |
In office 1189–1212 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Roger FitzAlan |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1135 |
Died | 19 September 1212 |
Relations | Son of Ailwin fitz Leofstan, brother of Alan fitz Ailwin. |
Children | Peter fitz Henry Alan fitz Henry Thomas fitz Henry Richard fitz Henry |
Occupation | Businessman and landowner |
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