Robert Aylmer
English politician
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Life
Aylmer was originally a grocer. He became Sheriff of Norwich in 1471,[2] Alderman of Norwich in 1480, and Mayor of Norwich in 1481 and 1492.[3] He wife was named Elizabeth.[4]
Aylmer's will, written on 3 July 1493, included a large donation to St. Giles's Hospital.[5]
Aylmer's mark, with his initials, is in several of the south windows in the clerestory of St. Andrew's Church, Norwich. His gravestone, dated 1493, lies under the font.[1]
Elizabeth, Aylmer's widow, gave 10 marks towards finishing the church, and her best gilt chalice.[4]
