How many times was Sir Ralph Warren Lord Mayor of London?
Sir Ralph Warren served as Lord Mayor of London twice, first in 1536 and again in 1543. He is one of a small number of men to have held the office more than once.
Questions about Ralph Warren (Lord Mayor)
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Who was Sir Ralph Warren and what was his background?
Sir Ralph Warren (c. 1486 - the 11th of July 1553) was a London mercer, alderman, and twice Lord Mayor of London. He was the son of Sir Thomas Warren of Feering, Essex, and the grandson of William Warren. Henry VIII knighted him during his first mayoralty in 1536.
What sword did Sir Ralph Warren give to the City of London?
In 1545, Warren gave a sword to the City of London that may be the Pearl Sword, now one of the five ceremonial City of London swords. The identification is not certain, but it remains the leading candidate.
How is Sir Ralph Warren connected to Oliver Cromwell?
Warren's daughter Joan Warren married Sir Henry Williams of Hinchingbrooke House, Huntingdonshire. Sir Henry Williams was the grandfather of Oliver Cromwell, the future Lord Protector of England.
Where did Sir Ralph Warren live and where was he buried?
Warren lived at Fulham House, at 87 Fulham High Street, Fulham, a building now listed as Grade II. He died on the 11th of July 1553 and was buried in the chancel of St. Osythe's church, also known as St Benet Sherehog.
Who founded St John's College Oxford and what is the connection to Ralph Warren?
St John's College, Oxford was founded by Sir Thomas White, an alderman of London. White married Joan Warren, the daughter of Sir Ralph Warren, on the 25th of November 1558, making him Warren's son-in-law.