John Darras
Sir John Darras | |
|---|---|
| Member of the English Parliament for Shropshire | |
| In office 20 January 1393 – 10 February 1393 Serving with Sir William Hugford | |
| Preceded by | Sir Hugh Cheyne, Sir Roger Corbet (died 1395) |
| Succeeded by | Sir Adam Peshale, Sir William Hugford |
| In office 6 October 1404 – 13 November 1404 Serving with John Burley | |
| Preceded by | John Burley, George Hawkestone |
| Succeeded by | David Holbache, Thomas Whitton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1355 |
| Died | March 1408 Neenton |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Joan Corbet (died c. 1400) |
| Relations | Sir Roger Corbet (brother-in-law) |
| Occupation | Landowner, soldier. |
John Darras (c.1355–1408) was an English soldier, politician and landowner, who fought in the Hundred Years' War and against the Glyndŵr Rising. A client of the FitzAlan Earls of Arundel, he served them in war and peace, helping consolidate their domination of his native county of Shropshire. He represented Shropshire twice in the House of Commons of England. He died by his own hand.
