Background
Freningham was born in East Farleigh, the eldest son and heir of Ralph Freningham, Member of Parliament, and his wife Katherine.
Freningham was born in East Farleigh, the eldest son and heir of Ralph Freningham, Member of Parliament, and his wife Katherine.
They had no children.
Freningham was appointed High Sheriff of Kent for 1378-1379 and 1393-1394 and elected Member of Parliament for Kent in October 1377, 1381 and 1399. He was a member of Henry IV’s council from 1 November 1399 to 10 March 1401.