Richard Felaw

Richard Felaw (c.1420–1483) was an English businessman, philanthropist and politician based in Ipswich.He was twice Member of Parliament for Ipswich, in 1449 and 1460–2.

Richard was the son of John and Agnes Felaw, daughter of Thomas Denys. John Felaw was a burgess of Ipswich Corporation, servings as a bailiff 1439–40.

Richard was closely associated with John Howard, of Tendring Hall, Stoke-by-Nayland. Howard was a prominent Yorkist who was knighted by Edward IV after the Battle of Towton, which victory had secured the installation of Edward as King of England. Howard gained a number of significant offices from the crown in East Anglia.