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

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. ^ a b 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b c "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. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  5. ^ a b c d Will of Robert Aylemer, Alderman of Norwich, Norfolk – The National Archives, Kew. 2 August 1493.
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