# Richard Whittington

> Richard Whittington of the parish of St Michael Paternoster Royal, City of London, was an English merchant and politician of the late medieval period. He is also the real-life inspiration for the English folk tale Dick Whittington and His Cat. He was four times Lord Mayor of London, a member of parliament and a Sheriff of London. In his lifetime he financed a number of public projects, such as drainage systems in poor areas of London, and a hospital ward for unmarried mothers. He bequeathed his fortune to form the Charity of Sir Richard Whittington which, over 600 years later, continues to assist people in need.

*Four times Lord Mayor of London (1354-1423)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Born:** 1354
- **Died:** 1423
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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