John Tyrrell (died 1437)

For others named John Tyrrell or Tyrell, see John Tyrrell (disambiguation).

Sir John Tyrrell (c.1382 – 2 April 1437), of Heron in the Essex parish of East Horndon, was a prominent English landowner, lawyer, administrator, and politician during the reigns of Henry V and Henry VI. A trusted royal servant, he was elected three times as Speaker of the House of Commons, served repeatedly as knight of the shire for Essex and Hertfordshire, and held senior offices including Treasurer of the Royal Household.

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