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Question:“The Master and Wardens and Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Mystery of Drapers of the City of London" has existed since at least the year 1180. Historically, the Drapers Company has always played a major role in the affairs of the City, Initially its interests were restricted to the woolen cloth trade, in which it held a monopoly, but with the passage of years came an expansion of its commercial interests that eventually spanned the globe, including “adventures” (wars and settlements) with and the degree of its involvement with the Corporation of the City of London. with its members having been both officials of the City and active co-participants in numerous ventures, including both wars and settlements (“adventures”) such as the East India and Virginia Companies. Its membership consisted of Freemen (ordinary members) and Liverymen (entitled to wear the livery or uniform clothing of the Company), governed by a Master, four Wardens and a Court of Assistants (senior members of the company) elected by the Liverymen.

The date of origin of the Drapers’ guild is unknown. The guild’s first charter was granted by Edward III in 1364, but it is known to have been in existence at least in 1180, and according to tradition Henry FITZALWYN, who was elected Chief Magistrate of the City in 1188, belonged to it. He became the first Lord Mayor of London in 1209, and retained the post until his death in 1212.

The Company consists of Freemen and Freewomen, who are the ordinary members; the livery, or those entitled to wear the livery or clothing of the Company, and the Court of Assistants or Governing Body, headed by the Master and Wardens.

Originally, apprenticeship to a master Draper was the usual means of gaining the freedom of the Company. Members are now admitted by redemption (on personal recommendation and after an interview) or patrimony (by virtue of the father being a Draper) and in both cases a fee is due. Occasionally, individuals are granted honorary freedom such as William, Prince of Orange, Lord Nelson and Prince Charles.

Looking back over the centuries the Drapers’ Company can claim many famous names among the membership - royalty, politicians, merchants, authors, a succession of Lord Mayors of London, and men as diverse as Grinling Gibbons the wood carver and sculptor, and Hugh Dalton the socialist Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Although there are members of royalty listed it appears that it was an honorary position rather than a chosen profession

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: “The Master and Wardens and Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Mystery of Drapers of the City of London" has existed since at least the year 1180. Historically, the Drapers Company has always played a major role in the affairs of the City, Initially its interests were restricted to the woolen cloth trade, in which it held a monopoly, but with the passage of years came an expansion of its commercial interests that eventually spanned the globe, including “adventures” (wars and settlements) with and the degree of its involvement with the Corporation of the City of London. with its members having been both officials of the City and active co-participants in numerous ventures, including both wars and settlements (“adventures”) such as the East India and Virginia Companies. Its membership consisted of Freemen (ordinary members) and Liverymen (entitled to wear the livery or uniform clothing of the Company), governed by a Master, four Wardens and a Court of Assistants (senior members of the company) elected by the Liverymen.

The date of origin of the Drapers’ guild is unknown. The guild’s first charter was granted by Edward III in 1364, but it is known to have been in existence at least in 1180, and according to tradition Henry FITZALWYN, who was elected Chief Magistrate of the City in 1188, belonged to it. He became the first Lord Mayor of London in 1209, and retained the post until his death in 1212.

The Company consists of Freemen and Freewomen, who are the ordinary members; the livery, or those entitled to wear the livery or clothing of the Company, and the Court of Assistants or Governing Body, headed by the Master and Wardens.

Originally, apprenticeship to a master Draper was the usual means of gaining the freedom of the Company. Members are now admitted by redemption (on personal recommendation and after an interview) or patrimony (by virtue of the father being a Draper) and in both cases a fee is due. Occasionally, individuals are granted honorary freedom such as William, Prince of Orange, Lord Nelson and Prince Charles.

Looking back over the centuries the Drapers’ Company can claim many famous names among the membership - royalty, politicians, merchants, authors, a succession of Lord Mayors of London, and men as diverse as Grinling Gibbons the wood carver and sculptor, and Hugh Dalton the socialist Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Although there are members of royalty listed it appears that it was an honorary position rather than a chosen profession

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No. The younger sons of the aristocracy went into the law, the church, and the army.