Sir John de Wisham (died 1332) of Little Ellingham, was an English knight and administrator who served as Constable of St Briavels Castle, Justice of North Wales, Seneschal of Gascony (1324–1325) and Captain of Berwick-upon-Tweed (1316).

Life

Wisham was a son of Ralph de Wisham and Emilia. John held the position of Captain of Berwick-upon-Tweed between 13 June 1316 and 1 July 1317. Appointed on 18 November 1324, replacing Ralph Basset of Drayton, as Seneschal of Gascony, Wisham held the position for less than one year before being replaced by Henri de Sully on 14 August 1325."Seneschals of Gascony, of Aquitaine after 1360 (1273–1453)"
''The Gascon Rolls Project (1317–1468)''. Wisham held the position of

steward of the household The Lord Steward or Lord Steward of the Household is an official of the Royal Household in England. He is always a peer. Until 1924, he was always a member of the Government. Until 1782, the office was one of considerable political importance ...

to King Edward III of England from May 1328 until February 1329, when he defected to Henry of Lancaster's rebellion. He was deprived of the stewardship in the aftermath. He died in 1332 and was buried at Clifton-upon-Teme Church, Worcestershire, England.

Marriage and issue

He married Hawise, widow of John de Reydon, and the daughter of Michael de Poynings and Margery Bardolf. They are known to have had the following known issue: *John de Wisham, married Joan, had issue.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wisham, John de Year of birth unknown 1332 deaths Seneschals of Gascony 14th-century English people Medieval English knights