Hugh Clopton

Hugh Clopton

Hugh Clopton (c.1440–September 15, 1496) was Lord Mayor of the City of London in 1491/92. He was born at Clopton House, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

His house in Stratford-upon-Avon eventually became William Shakespeare's finest home, New Place. He financed the construction of a stone bridge over the River Avon, now known as the Clopton Bridge.

Although he has often been referred to as 'Sir Hugh', no record has been traced to show that Clopton was knighted. [Dictionary of National Biography]

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