john Fitzwarren

john Fitzwarren was the master and father-in-law of Richard Whittington and a rich merchant in medieval London. He was born in London in the mid-14th century. He was the head of the mercers’ company and a prominent citizen of London. He took Richard Whittington as his apprentice when he was 13 years old. He was a supportive and generous mentor to Whittington, and helped him to rise in the ranks of the