Sir John Shaa, Lord Mayor of London

Sir John Shaa or Shaw (died c.1503) was a London goldsmith. He served as engraver and later joint Master of the Mint, and as Sheriff and Lord Mayor of London. While Lord Mayor he entertained ambassadors from Scotland, and was among those who welcomed Catherine of Aragon to England. He is mentioned in a poem by William Dunbar.

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References

• The visitations of the county of Surrey made and taken in the years 1530, 1572 , and 1623. Page 12. < Archive.org >