Robert Aylmer

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

Life

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

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

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.

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

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. Public Domain 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.