Richard Whittington

John Fitzwarren’s house was the residence of John Fitzwarren, 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 mercers’ company and the city government. He died in 1417 and was buried in St. Michael Paternoster Royal
William of Puntley’s house