John Whiting (MP)

John Whiting was a Member of Parliament in England during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He represented various constituencies, often associated with locations in the West Country. His political career spanned several parliaments during the reigns of Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V. Information on John Whiting is primarily gleaned from the official records of Parliament, which document his attendance, petitions presented on behalf of his constituents, and any committees he served on. Determining his precise political leanings or substantial contributions to parliamentary debates is difficult due to the limitations of surviving records from that period. Records generally focus on administrative and logistical details, rather than detailed accounts of speeches or political maneuverings. His representation of specific boroughs or counties shifted throughout his tenure, typical of the period as MPs often represented different areas in successive parliaments. He is one of many lesser-known MPs from the era whose parliamentary activities are known only in outline.