Jacob Alderman Explained

Death Place:	London
Nationality:	English
Known For:	Fifth Lord Mayor of London
Predecessor:	William Hardell
Successor:	Salomon de Basing

Jacob Alderman was a Sheriff of London in 1200 and Mayor of London during 1216 from Easter to the Feast of Pentecost when he died in office.^[1]

Successor

He was succeeded by Salomon de Basing.

See also

• List of Lord Mayors of London

Notes and References

1. The records are contradictory as to whether Jacob was Sheriff in 1199 or 1200. All they are clear about is that it was after King John's coronation. "Chronicles of the Mayors and Sheriffs: 1188-1239" in Chronicles of the Mayors and Sheriffs of London 1188-1274, ed. H.T. Riley. London: Trübner, 1863. pp. 1-8. British History Online. Retrieved 24 April 2016.