Henry fitz Ailwin de Londonstane | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).png) Engraving of Henry fitz Ailwin | |
| 1st Lord Mayor of London | |
| In office 1189–1212 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Roger FitzAlan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1135 |
| Died | 19 September 1212 |
| Relations | Son of Ailwin fitz Leofstan, brother of Alan fitz Ailwin. |
| Children | Peter fitz Henry Alan fitz Henry Thomas fitz Henry Richard fitz Henry |
| Occupation | Businessman and landowner |
Henry fitz Ailwin de Londonstane (c.1135– 19 September 1212) was an English merchant and landowner who served as the first Lord Mayor of London from 1189 to 1212.[1] In office from about 1189 until his death in 1212, he was the only mayor to hold the post for life.[2]
- ^ "History of the Mayoralty". City of London. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ^ Keene, Derek. "Henry fitz Ailwin (d. 1212)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/9526. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)