John Knyvet (MP for Northamptonshire)

John Knyvet was a Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire during the late 14th century. His precise dates of birth and death are currently unknown. He belonged to the Knyvet family, a family of some prominence in England during that period.

Knyvet served multiple terms as a Knight of the Shire (MP) for Northamptonshire in the Parliament of England. Specifically, records indicate he represented the constituency in:

• 1388 (January)
• 1390 (November)
• 1393
• 1397 (January)
• 1399

The role of an MP during this time involved representing the interests of the county and its landowners, participating in debates, and voting on legislation. Given the limited surviving records, detailed information regarding Knyvet’s specific activities and contributions within Parliament is scarce. Further research into parliamentary records and historical documents relating to Northamptonshire in the late 14th century may reveal more about his political career.