Richard Bingham (soldier)
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This article is about the English soldier. For the disappeared English aristocrat, see Richard Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan.
Sir Richard Bingham (1528 – 19 January 1599) was an English soldier and naval commander. He served under Queen Elizabeth I during the Tudor conquest of Ireland and was appointed governor of Connacht.
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Sir Richard Bingham | |
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Lord President of Connaught | |
In office 1584–1597 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth I |
Preceded by | Nicholas Malby |
Succeeded by | Conyers Clifford |
Member of Parliament for County Roscommon | |
In office 26 April 1585 – 14 May 1586 | |
Succeeded by | Sir John King |
Marshal of Ireland | |
In office August 1598 – 19 January 1599 | |
Preceded by | Henry Bagenal |
Succeeded by | Richard Wingfield |
Personal details | |
Born | 1528 Dorset, England |
Died | 19 January 1599 (aged 70) Dublin, Ireland |
Spouse | Sarah Heigham |
Children | Martha Bingham[1] |
Profession | Soldier, Naval Commander |
Military service | |
Allegiance | England |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1547–1599 |
Rank | Commander |
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