 On 28 October 1365, Adam de Bury was elected Lord Mayor by the Aldermen of the City.However, on 28 January 1366, de Bury was removed from office and John Lovekyn was elected Mayor by order of King Edward III.He was elected Member of Parliament as one of the two aldermanic representatives for the City of London in 1344, 1346 and twice in 1348.