Political Life
John Carpenter was elected the Town Clerk or Common Clerk of the City of London on April 20, 1417, two years after the Battle of Agincourt.
Proclamacio sup' judicio billor' appears to be the first public document signed by John Carpenter with his surname only.
He obtained a letter of patent from Henry VI dated 3 Dec. 18 (1418?), exempting him "for the whole of his life from all military and civil duties whatsoever, which included election as a member of Parliament and receiving the Honour of Knighthood." What service he rendered the Crown is unknown, but it can be assumed he provided a great service.
John Carpenter was a member of the English Parliament from London in 1425.
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