John Glynn

For those of a similar name, see John Glynne (disambiguation). For those of a similar name, see John Glenn (disambiguation).

Portrait of John Glynn after Richard Houston, 1769

John Glynn SL of Glynn (1722–1779) was an English lawyer and Member of Parliament. Glynn was born to an ancient family of Cornish gentry. He inherited his father's estate at Glynn in the parish of Cardinham, Cornwall, upon the deaths of his elder brother and his nephew.

Glynn was admitted to the Middle Temple on January 21, 1740-41. On January 28, 1747–48, he was called to the Bar. In 1763, Glynn became serjeant-at-law, and in the following year Recorder of Exeter. Known for his skill as a pleader, Glynn was engaged in many celebrated cases. Elected to Parliament for Middlesex in 1768, Glynn served in Parliament until his death. In 1772, he was elected Recorder of London. Glynn's speeches in Parliament were highly praised. Glynn County, Georgia was named after John Glynn in recognition for his support for the cause of American independence in Parliament

Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by George Cooke John Wilkes	Member of Parliament for Middlesex 1768–1779 With: John Wilkes 1768–1769, 1774–1779 Henry Luttrell 1769–1774	Succeeded by John Wilkes Thomas Wood