John Shaa

Sir John Shaa
Diedc. 1503
BuriedChurch of St Thomas of Acres, London
SpouseMargaret Ilam
IssueEdmund Shaa
Reynold Shaa
Thomas Shaa
Audrey Shaa
Juliana Shaa
FatherJohn Shaa
Motherunknown

Sir John Shaa or Shaw (died c. 1503) was a London goldsmith. He served as engraver and later joint Master of the Mint, and as Sheriff and Lord Mayor of London. While Lord Mayor he entertained ambassadors from Scotland, and was among those who welcomed Catherine of Aragon to England. He is mentioned in a poem by William Dunbar.

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