John of Timworth served as Abbot of Bury St Edmunds between 1379 and 1389. His election to the abbacy was documented in "Electio Johannis Tyworth" by the Abbey almoner John Gosnold. This also covered the Peasants' Revolt which was exacerbated in the town by the election as his opponent, Edmund Bromfield, the papal nominee was supported by the townsfolk where as John was the Abbey's candidate.