William Tonge (MP)

William Tonge was a vinter and politician serving as an Alderman in London and Member of Parliament representing part of London, he died in 1389.[1]

Tonge served as a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for City of London in 1377, 1380, and 1388.[2] He also served as an Alderman for the Vintry district between 1377-1378, Aldgate district in 1381-1382, and Tower district in 1385.[2]

A remaining legacy of Tonge can be found at the All Hallows-by-the-Tower church where he donated one of the first brasses.[3][4]

References
  1. Jenkinson, Wilberforce (1917). London Churches Before The Great Fire. London, England: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. p. 115.
  2. Beaven, Alfred (1908). The Aldermen Of The City Of London. London, England: The Corporation of the City of London. p. 228.
  3. Baedeker, Karl (1902). London and its environs : handbook for travellers (13th ed.). London, England. p. 166.
  4. Norris, Malcolm (1966). Brass Rubbing. New York: Dover Publications. p. 87.
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