John de Gisburn was a Member of Parliament for the constituency of York.
During his career he also held the office of Lord Mayor of York.
[3] John de Gisburn, also known as John Gisburn, was involved in factional disputes with other prominent merchants in the city of York during the 1380's.
This led to him being chased out of his mayoral duties in 1380 by Simon Quixley.
His daughter, Alice, married Sir William Plumpton, Constable of Knaresborough Castle, in 1382.