Person

Simon Fraunceys

· active 1289-05-08 – 1391-11-09 · Families Fraunceys · Francoys

Titles / offices → Citizen of London Mayor of London

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Name variants

• “Simon Fraunceys” ×117
• “Simon Fraunceis” ×11
• “Simon Franceys” ×4
• “Simon Franceis” ×1
• “Simon Frances” ×1
• “Simon Francisci” ×1
• “Simon Francoys” ×1
• “Simon Fraunces” ×1
• “Simon Frauncois” ×1
• “Simon Fraunsays” ×1
• “Simon Fraunses” ×1
• “Simon le Fraunceys” ×1

Entries (chronological)

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1. 1289-05-08 date: inferred auto-linked

   The like for: Robert de Fyleby, going beyond seas, nominating William de Bonewill and Nicholas de Bramerton until Easter. 18. Geoffrey de Prendregast, staying in Ireland, nominating William de Prendregast and Simon Fraun…

2. 1327-05-16 date: inferred auto-linked

   Adam de Ollokespol of Audlegh for the death of Richard atte Knottyhok and Robert le Fevre of Bedford ; with general pardon. By p.s. Robert le Hoper of Holewall, general pardon. By p.s. Thomas de Lek, general pardon. By p…

3. 1328-01-26 date: inferred auto-linked

   To the collectors of the custom of wool, hides, and wool-fells in the port of Kyngeston-on-Hull. Whereas the king lately ordained that all mer- As earl of Chester. IIT. 251 both native and alien, might buy freely wool, h…

4. 1328-01-28 date: inferred auto-linked

   To the collectors of the custom of wool, hides, and wool-fells in the port of Kyngeston-on-Hull. Whereas the king lately ordained that all mer- As earl of Chester. . 251 both native and alien, might buy freely wool, hide…

5. 1330-01-20 date: inferred auto-linked

   Protection with clause nolumus, for one year, for Simon Fraunceys, citizen of London.…

6. 1330-01-23 date: inferred auto-linked

   Protection with clause nolumus, for one year, for Simon Fraunceys, citizen of London.…

7. 1330-03-11 date: inferred auto-linked

   Confirmation of a demiee for life, by chirograph, by the abbot and convent St. Albans to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and meccer of London, at a early rent of 200/., of the manor of Biggynge, co. Bucks, with the towns of 'yn…

8. 1330-03-11 date: inferred auto-linked

   Confirmation of a demiee for life, by chirograph, by the abbot and convent of St. Albans to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and meccer of London, at a yearly rent of 200/., of the manor of Biggynge, co. Bucks, with the towns of…

9. 1330-12-15 date: inferred auto-linked

   To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Roger Chauntecler, of London, has shewn the king, by petition before him and his in parliament, that when John de Grantham was mayor and Henry and Simon Fraunceys were sherif…

10. 1330-12-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Roger Chauntecler, citizen of London, has shewn the king, by petition before him and his council in parliament, that when John de Grantham was mayor and Henry Coumartyn and S…

11. 1334-07-05 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of York. Order to cause a regard to be made in the forest Henry, earl of Lancaster, of Pykeryng before the coming of the of the Forest, so that it be made before Michaelmas next. [Capitula.] Simon Frauncey…

12. 1338-11-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following, to come on the said day to the same place : Reginald de Conductu, William de Causton, Richard de Rothyng, William Haunsard, Simon Fraunceys, Richard de Hakeneye, John Hamond, Simon de Brymmesfo…

13. 1338-11-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following, to come on the said day to the same place : Reginald de Conductu, William de Causton, Richard de Rothyng, William Haunsard, Simon Fraunceys, Richard de Hakeneye, John Hamond, Simon de Brymmesfo…

14. 1340-03-24 date: inferred auto-linked

    John archbishop of Canterbury, William la Zousche, dean of St. Peter's, Henry de Ferariis, knight, William de Kildesby, clerk, and John de knight, acknowledge that they owe to Andrew Aubrey, mayor of John de Oxon ia], Si…

15. 1340-03-24 date: inferred auto-linked

    archbishop of Canterbury, William la Zousche, dean of St. Peter's, Henry de Ferariis, knight, William de Kildesby, clerk, and John de imight, acknowledge that they owe to Andrew Aubrey, mayor of John de Oxonfia], Simon F…

16. 1340-04-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following sheriffs, to wit : The sheriff of Norfolk. The sheriff of Gloucester. The sheriff of Wilts. The sheriff of Worcester. Enrolment of indenture made on Saturday after St. Ambrose, Edward III, betwe…

17. 1341-05-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Assignment to John, archbishop of Canterbury, of 84/. 9s. out of the subsidy of the ninth of sheaves, lambs and fleeces in the county of Kent, of the second year of the grant, for 21 sacks, 6 cloves, of his wool of the s…

18. 1341-05-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Assignment to John, archbishop of Canterbury, of 84/. 9s. out of the subsidy of the ninth of sheaves, lamba and fleeces in the county of Kent, of the second year of the grant, for 21 sacks, 6 cloves, of his wool of the s…

19. 1341-07-26 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the assessors and collectors in co. Kent of the wool granted in the last parliament at Westminster. Like order to sell wool to the value of 841. 9s, and pay that sum to John, archbishop of Canterbury, in full satisfac…

20. 1341-09-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the assessors and collectors in co. Kent of the wool granted in the last parliament at Westminster. Like order to sell wool to the value of 841. 9s. and pay that sum to John, archbishop of Canterbury, in full satisfac…

21. 1342-01-22 date: inferred auto-linked

    to Simon Fraunceis, mayor and escheator of London, for of the temporalities of the abbey of Rameseye to Robert Nassyngton, monk of the abbey, whose election as abbot has been by Thomas, bishop of Lincoln, and who has don…

22. 1342-01-22 date: inferred auto-linked

    to Simon Fraunceis, mayor and escheator of London, for of the temporalities of the abbey of Rameseye to Robert monk of the abbey, whose election as abbot has been by Thomas, bishop of Lincoln, and who has done fealty kin…

23. 1342-05-01 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Simon Fraunceys, mayor of London and escheator there, touching the lands late of John de Oxonia of London.…

24. 1342-07-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Robert Parvyng, William Soot, William de Cusance, Master John de Thoresby, Simon Fraunceys, mayor of London, and Roger de Depham, touching indictments made before John de Oxenford, late…

25. 1342-07-30 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Simon Fraunceys, mayor of the el city of London, and Roger de Depham, to make inquisition in the city "and suburbs touching the names of those who have made confederacies to resist by a…

26. 1342-08-05 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission to Nicholas de Bokelond and William de Lound to make inquisition and certify the king whether, as he is informed, William ' Jailleman, chaplain, who pretends to be deaf and for that cause has at the king's req…

27. 1342-08-05 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission to Nicholas de Bokelond and William de Lound to make inquisition and certify the king whether, as he is informed, William Lulleman, chaplain, who pretends to be deaf and for that cause has at the king's reques…

28. 1342-08-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    Commission of oyer and terminer to Simon Fraunceys, mayor of the city of London, and Roger de Depham, to make inquisition in the city and suburbs touching the names of those who have made confederacies to resist by armed…

29. 1342-08-11 date: inferred auto-linked

    to Simon Fraunceys, mayor of London, and Roger de recorder of the hall of the gilds of the same city, to make inquitouching alleged contraband shipping of wool and other merin the port of that oity and of the bearing of …

30. 1342-11-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    to Simon Fraunceys, mayor of London, Henry Darcy, de Depham, John Hamound and John de Causton, reciting the men and merchants of Lombardy and Italy conversant in have not made any subsidy or contribution in any grants su…

31. 1343-03-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to Simon Fraunceis, mayor of London and escheator there, touching the lands late of William de Roos of Hamelak. 4.…

32. 1343-04-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    Brother Michael, abbot of Clyve, acknowledges that he owes to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, 100/. ; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Somerset…

33. 1343-05-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to Simon Fraunceys, mayor of London and escheator there, to deliver to him 4 shops with a garden in the parish of St. Katharine in the ward of Algate, London. 12.…

34. 1343-06-03 date: inferred auto-linked

    to William de Cusance, William de Stowe, Gervase de Edmund de Grymesby, Simon Fraunceys, mayor of London, Darcy, Andrew Aubrey, John Hamond and Roger de Depham, upon all merchants and other strangers and aliens staying i…

35. 1344-06-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    Brother William, abbot of King's Beaulieu of co. Southampton, acknowthat he owes to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and goods in co. Southampt…

36. 1344-06-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    Brother William, abbot of King's Beaulieu of co. Southampton, acknowthat he owes to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, ; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and goods in co. Southam…

37. 1344-08-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to discharge the and community of London of 2,000 marks, as the king is bound them in 5,000/. lent by them, for which sum John, archbishop of William la Zousch, late de…

38. 1344-08-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to discharge the and community of London of 2,000 marks, as the king is bound them in 5,000/. lent by them, for which sum John, archbishop of William la Zousch, late de…

39. 1345-11-02 date: inferred auto-linked

    abbot of King's Beaulieu, acknowledges for himself and convent owe to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, 200 to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and goods in co. Southampton. on p…

40. 1345-11-02 date: inferred auto-linked

    William, abbot of King's Beaulieu, acknowledges for himself and convent they owe to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, 200 to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and goods in co. Sou…

41. 1346-08-17 date: inferred auto-linked

    abbot of King's Beaulieu, acknowledges for himself and they owe to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and goods in co. Southampton. on payment.…

42. 1346-08-17 date: inferred auto-linked

    William, abbot of King's Beaulieu, acknowledges for himself and that they owe to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, ; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and goods in co. Southamp…

43. 1346-10-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    Cancelled on payment. The abbot of King's Beaulieu acknowledges fet himself and convent that they owe to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, 1401.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chatt…

44. 1346-10-17 date: inferred auto-linked

    Cancelled on payment. The abbot of King's Beaulieu acknowledges for himself and convent that owe to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, 1401.; to be in default of payment, of their lands and chattels and eccle…

45. 1347-01-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    . Parr 2. 423 near the market, 74 acres, in Chirchecroft, 7 acres; in 6 acres; in Northwente and Wodefeld, 93 acres; also in with 14 acres of land in le Millefeld and 63 acres Litteresfeld, 543 acres; in Rouwente 24 acre…

46. 1347-01-19 date: inferred auto-linked

    John Dastewyk, citizen and merchant of London, acknowledges that he to Augustine le Waleys of Woxebrugge 2001. ; to be levied, in default payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton. Enrolment of assignment of …

47. 1348-09-27 date: inferred auto-linked

    Exemplification of the tenour of enrolments on the rolls of the chancery a8 follows : (1) Writing of Robert Tolosan, son of Michael Tolosan sometime citizen of London, granting to William Tythynglomb, citizen and poulter…

48. 1348-10-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    Exemplification of the tenour of enrolments on the rolls of the chancery as follows : : (1) Writing of Robert Tolosan, son of Michael Tolosan sometime citizen of London, granting to William Tythynglomb, citizen and poult…

49. 1350-03-06 date: inferred auto-linked

    Protection and safe-conduct for Maud wife of Simon Fraunceys in going on pilgrimage beyond the seas with one damsel, one chaplain, one yeoman and four horses and 40l. for their expenses and in returning. By bill of p.s.…

50. 1350-03-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to release William detained in the Flete prison for divers debts in which he is bound the king, as the king wishes him to set out to parts beyond the sea on affairs, an…

51. 1350-04-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    The like to the following to come before the council on the following days, to wit : Roger Hardegray on the morrow of St. Mark. Richard de Kele on the same day. Adam Pund on Wednesday after St. Mark. William de Skelton o…

52. 1350-04-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    Order to release William Pouche, detained in the Flete prison for divers debts in which he is bound to the king, as the king wishes him to set out to parts beyond the sea on certain affairs, and William has found before …

53. 1350-04-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Cancelled on payment. To John But of Norwich. Order, upon pain of forfeiture to be at London before the king and his council on Wednesday after three weeks from Easter next, to answer the things which will be laid before…

54. 1350-06-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    William Fabel acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Marny, knight, to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Humphrey de Waleden, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John de Depeden 100/.; t…

55. 1350-08-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    Protection and safe-conduct for Maud wife of Simon Fraunceys in going on pilgrimage beyond the seas with one damsel, one chaplain, one yeoman and four horses and 40/. for their expenses and in returning. By bill of p.s.…

56. 1350-10-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    de Bradenham acknowledges that he owes to Simon Fraunceys, of London, 100/.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands in Surrey. de Malynes, Thomas Barantyn, William Wace, Ralph Robert de Stoke and William Malyn…

57. 1350-10-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    Robert de Bradenham acknowledges that he owes to Simon Fraunceys, citizen of London, 100/.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands chattels in Surrey. Edmund de Malynes, Thomas Barantyn, William Wace, Ralph Fr…

58. 1350-12-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    Darcy, constable of the Tower of London, or to him who supplies Order to release Adam Brabasoun, citizen of London, from the where he is detained for certain trespasses and excesses, by the of Simon Fraunceys, Richard La…

59. 1350-12-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    To John Darcy, constable of the Tower of London, or to him who supplies place. Order to release Adam Brabasoun, citizen of London, from the Tower where he is detained for certain trespasses and excesses, by the of Simon …

60. 1351-02-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the collectors of the subsidy of 2. a pound in the port of Orewell. Order to desist from impeding John Salman and Thomas de Eston, serjeants and merchants of Adam Fraunceys and Simon Fraunceys, citizens of London, and…

61. 1351-02-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the collectors of the subsidy of 2d. a pound in the port of Orewell. Order to desist from impeding John Salman and Thomas de Eston, serjeants and merchants of Adam Fraunceys and Simon Fraunceys, citizens of London, an…

62. 1352-02-15 date: inferred auto-linked

    Presentation of William Bakester, chaplain, to the vicarage of the church of Aldeburgh in Holdernesse, in the diocese of York, in the king's gift by reason of the priory of Burstall being in his hands on account of the w…

63. 1352-02-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum that John de Loudham came into chancery at London on 4 March and acknowledged the preceding charter. Enrolnent of release by Agnes late the wife of John Russel of London to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer …

64. 1352-02-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    Cancelled on payment. Enrolment of grant by John de Loudham, knight, son and heir of John Loudham, knight, to John son of John de Boys of a moiety of his manor Blunteshale, co. Essex, as in lands, meadows, pastures, wood…

65. 1352-04-02 date: inferred auto-linked

    Cancelled on payment. Enrolment of release by Gilbert Diket to Sir Thomas Barnebieu, chaplain, of all his right and claim in all the lands with their appurtenances which Thomas lately acquired of William Diket, his broth…

66. 1352-05-05 date: inferred auto-linked

    de Shareshull, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Maurice earl of Dessemond, 20/.; to be levied, in default of payment, lands and chattels in the county of Oxford. of deed testifying that whereas the king has granted t…

67. 1352-05-05 date: inferred auto-linked

    William de Shareshull, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Maurice fitz Thomas, earl of Dessemond, 20/.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of Oxford. Enrolment of deed testifyi…

68. 1352-05-23 date: inferred auto-linked

    Enrolment of release by Robert de Morlee, knight and marshal of Ireland, to Adam Fraunceys and John Pyel, citizens and merchants of London, of all his right and claim in a water mill and in all the lands, rents and servi…

69. 1353-10-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    To John Malewayn, surveyor of the customs and subsidies, and to the collectors of the customs and subsidies in the port of Boston. Order to pay to Simon Fraunceys or to his attorney 400/. in arrear to him, without delay,…

70. 1353-10-04 date: inferred auto-linked

    To John Malewayn, surveyor of the customs and subsidies, and to the of the customs and subsidies in the port of Boston. Order to to Simon Fraunceys or to his attorney 4007. in arrear to him, without as the king lately or…

71. 1354-07-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    Writ of aid, during the king's pleasure, for Gilbert de Crosseby, whom Edward, prince of Wales, duke of Cornwall and earl of Chester, has appointed to be keeper of his fees of the earldom of Chester, wherever these are i…

72. 1354-08-08 date: inferred auto-linked

    On behalf of Simon Fraunceys and Thomas Leggy it has been shewn to the king that divers disturbers of the peace have made various assaults at Pokerich on them and members of their households and have afterwards imprisone…

73. 1354-09-10 date: inferred auto-linked

    John de Menevill of Somerhous in the bishopric of Durham acknowledges that he owes to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, 401.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the county of B…

74. 1354-12-02 date: inferred auto-linked

    de Seinteler, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Master Andrew 191. 12d.; to be levied ete. in the county of Huntingdon. Tangemer of Cambridge acknowledges that he owes to the same 121. 6s. 34d.; to be levied etc. in t…

75. 1355-03-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriffs of London. Order to permit Master Paul de Monte Forum to have the respite given him by the king until one month from Easter next for all debts and accounts in which he is bound at the exchequer. By C. Enr…

76. 1358-07-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    William de Hatton, escheator in Kent and Middlesex. Order not to further with divers lands taken into the king's hand by the of Simon Fraunceys, delivering up the issues thereof, as the king has by inquisition taken by t…

77. 1358-07-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Fraunceys, son and heir of Simon Fraunceys of London, that he owes to Adam Fraunceys and Ellis Fraunceys, of that city, 2,000 marks ; to be levied etc. in the said city. on payment, acknowledged by Adam.…

78. 1359-10-16 date: inferred auto-linked

    de Estfeld of Tikhull and John de Holand acknowledge that to Queen Philippa 40/.; to be levied ete. in the county of York. on payment, acknowledged by Richard de Ravenser, the queen's de Bello Campo, knight, acknowledges…

79. 1369-02-07 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 February. Writing of Thomas Travers, granting with warranty to Robert de Beleknappe and Amy his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said Robert, the reversion of all the lands, rents and se…

80. 1369-02-12 date: inferred auto-linked

    43 KDWARD III. 69 Fraunceys of London in Kenyngton, Ditton and Estmallyngg Kent with all commodities etc. thereto belonging. Dated London, 43 Edward III. of acknowledgment, 9 February. of Thomas Travers, being a bond to …

81. 1369-12-20 date: inferred auto-linked

    326. Tuomas DE BELLO Campo, EARL OF WARWICK. Writ, 20 December, 43 Edward III. Soutpampron. Jng. taken at Suthampton, 18 January, 43 Edward III. Suthampton. Two messuages and the office of weigher (officium pesagerie) in…

82. 1373-02-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    Cancelled on payment. Charter of Richard Travers clerk, John de Middelton, John de Southam, Henry de Herbury, John Grene clerk and Richard be the Water clerk, granting to Sir Thomas Travers knight, his heirs and assigns,…

83. 1376-03-29 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 May this year. Writing of Richard Travers clerk rector of Blendeworth, brother of Thomas Travers knight, being a quitclaim with warranty to Nicholas Brembre citizen and merchant of London…

84. 1388-05-11 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100/., made in chancery May 11 Richard II by John Hipstones and Thomas Hesshton for Simon Fraunceys esquire, and of an undertaking by the Simon under the same pain, that he shall…

85. 1388-05-11 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100/., made in chancery 12 May 11 Richard II by John Hipstones and Thomas Hesshton knights for Simon Fraunceys esquire, and of an undertaking by the said Simon under the same pai…

86. 1390-05-28 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100/., made in chancery 16 May this year by Robert de Clifton, Thomas Talbot knights, and Simon Fraunceys esquire for John Ipstanes knight, and of an undertaking by him under a p…

87. 1391-07-18 date: inferred auto-linked

    To the sheriff of Essex. Order to deliver to Robert Olyver and Sampson Hardynge in part of the debt due to them eight tuns of waad appraised at 641., if they will take them at the appraisement, until fully contented ther…

88. 1391-11-09 date: inferred auto-linked

    Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1,000/., made in chancery 23 November this year by Matthew Gournay knight of Somerset, William Coggeshale knight of Essex, John Fenwyk knight of Yorkshire and Gerard de Sothill o…

89. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    William la Zouche of Toteneys, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Simon Fraunceys, citizen of London, 50/.; to be levied ete. in co. Bedford.…

90. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    Order to cause allowance to be made to Laurence de Leek of 20s. on every sack of his own wool taken out of that port, until he is satisfied for 50/. for the present year, for 1001. which he lent to the king at the receip…

91. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    Writ to the sheriff of Devon. Tower of London. 18 July III. [1342.] : Exeter. Wednesday before St. Laurence. t 29 INQUISITIONS late the wife of John de Carreu, was seised for life by the king's grant the lordship of all …

92. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    Commission to Geoffrey Aguillon and William de Sancto Quintino enquire by a Yorkshire jury whether William Gretheved, imprisoned at SUPPLEMENT. 613 killed Walter Yltithing (Ylletyding in ing.) in self defence. Edmund ear…

93. Undated date: uncertain auto-linked

    Inspeximus and confirmation of a grant [French] by Thomas Wake, lord of Lidell, dated at his manor of Brunne, 6 June, 18 Edward II, to Roger Beler of Kirkeby, for his life, of 20/. of rent issuing out of tenements in Ces…