John Abbot (14th-century MP)

John Abbot
Member of Parliament
for Melcombe Regis
In office
1393–1393
Serving with Robert Veel
Preceded byJohn Northovere
Succeeded byRobert Calche
Mayor of Melcombe Regis
In office
September 1399 – 1400
Personal details
OccupationPolitician

John Abbot (fl. 1379–1414) was an English politician who served as Member of Parliament for Melcombe Regis in 1393 and mayor of Melcombe Regis from September 1399 until 1400.[1] By 1379 Abbot owned property in Melcombe, which later included a house in St. Mary Street. He was said to have engaged in the wine and cloth trade.[1] Three of his sons, John, Robert, and William, were also MPs .[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c ABBOT, John, of Melcombe Regis, Dorset., History of Parliament Online
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