John Swinfen (19 March 1613 – 12 April 1694) was an English politician [1] who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1645 and 1691.

He was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge and graduated BA in 1632.

In 1659, Swinfen was elected MP for Tamworth in the Third Protectorate Parliament.

[3] In 1661 he was elected MP for Tamworth for the Cavalier Parliament and sat until 1679.

He was commonly called " Russet-coat," from his affected plainness of dress.