# Hamo Chigwell

> Hamo de Chigwell was an English merchant and politician. He served seven terms as Lord Mayor of London, between 1319 and 1327. He was a controversial figure, described by a contemporary alderman as "the vilest worm that had been in the City for more than twenty years", and played a role in the struggle for power between King Edward II and Queen Isabella.

*Merchant and mayor of London*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Born:** 1250
- **Died:** 1332
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Hamo de Chigwell was an English merchant and politician. He served seven terms as Lord Mayor of London, between 1319 and 1327. He was a controversial figure, described by a contemporary alderman as "the vilest worm that had been in the City for more than twenty years", and played a role in the struggle for power between King Edward II and Queen Isabella.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.4
- **Momentum:** 15.0

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18671364)

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