# Thomas Fitzthomas

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**Thomas Fitzthomas** (died c. 1276) was [Mayor](/source/Lord_Mayor_of_London) of London in the 13th century, closely associated with [Simon De Montfort](/source/Simon_de_Montfort,_6th_Earl_of_Leicester) and the revolutionary regime at the time of the [Second Barons' War](/source/Second_Barons'_War). He led a popular uprising against the established authorities of London, and was imprisoned by [Henry III](/source/Henry_III_of_England) when he resumed power in 1265.[1][2]

## Background

Fitzthomas was born into the ruling elite of thirteenth century London, and was a member of the [Drapers'](/source/Draper) Guild. At that time the city, with a population of around 100,000 was governed by a council of 24 [aldermen](/source/Court_of_Aldermen).[2][3] The details of his precise biography are not known, but he became an alderman in the 1240s, and served as [Sheriff](/source/Sheriffs_of_the_City_of_London) 1257-8.[1] He was appointed Mayor of London in 1261 (the title of the office later was changed to Lord Mayor in the 14th century). He lived in a mansion at [Cornhill](/source/Cornhill,_London).[2]

## Revolutionary role

In 1263, when De Monfort's forces advanced on London, Fitzthomas led a popular uprising in support of the Barons. He governed through a renewal of the traditional [folkmoot](/source/Folkmoot) form of government, bypassing the elite of aldermen.[1] He publicly endorsed the [Provisions of Oxford](/source/Provisions_of_Oxford), the constitutional changes being demanded by the baronial party.[3]

## Aftermath and death

Following the defeat of De Montfort and the barons at [Evesham](/source/Battle_of_Evesham) in 1265, Fitzthomas was imprisoned by the then [Prince Edward](/source/Edward_I_of_England). Even then he remained popular, and there were demands in 1266 for his restoration to the mayoralty. He was released in 1268 and paid a substantial fine of £500. He died around 1276, survived by two sons.[1]

## References

1. Carpenter, D. A. (2004). ["Fitzthomas, Thomas (d. in or before 1276)"](http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/37419). [doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/37419](https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/37419). Retrieved 2 Dec 2013.

1. Williams, Glyn A. (1963). *Medieval London: from commune to capital*. Athlone Press.

1. Jobson, Adrian (2012). *The First English Revolution: Simon de Montfort, Henry III and the Barons' War*. Continuum. ISBN 9781441144607.

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