Career
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He was born in Bobbing, Kent, the son and heir of Sir Arnold Savage. Who died in 1374. He was involved in the suppression of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381. He was appointed Sheriff of Kent for 1382 and 1386 and knighted in 1385.
He was elected knight of the shire (Member of Parliament) for Kent in 1390, 1391, 1401, 1402 and 1404, being elected speaker twice.
He was constable of Queenborough castle from 1393 to 1396 and deputy constable of Dover castle. He was an executor of John Gower"s will.
On his death in 1410 he was buried at Bobbing church. Their daughter Elizabeth Savage (died 1451) married Reynold Cobham, 4th Baron Cobham.
