John FitzWalter, 2nd Baron FitzWalter
John FitzWalter (1315 – 18 October 1361) was a prominent Essex landowner best known for his criminal activities, particularly around Colchester. He waged an armed campaign against the neighbouring town of Colchester, almost from the moment he reached adulthood. In 1342 he besieged the town, preventing anyone entering or leaving for some weeks, as well as ransacking much property and destroying...
