Conyers Clifford
Sir Conyers Clifford (c. 1566 – 1599) was an English politician and military commander.
Sir Conyers Clifford | |
|---|---|
| Lord President of Connaught | |
| In office 4 September 1597 – 15 August 1599 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth I |
| Preceded by | Richard Bingham |
| Succeeded by | Richard Burke |
| Member of Parliament for Pembroke | |
| In office 18 February 1593 – 10 April 1593 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas Adams |
| Succeeded by | Edward Burton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1566 Kent, England |
| Died | 15 August 1599 (aged 32–33) Curlew Pass, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Resting place | Holy Trinity Abbey, Lough Key, County Roscommon |
| Spouse | Mary Southwell (d. 1603) |
| Children | Conyers Clifford Henry Clifford Frances Clifford |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | England |
| Branch/service | English Army |
| Years of service | 1591–1599 |
| Rank | Sergeant major general |
| Battles/wars | Eighty Years' War • Siege of Rouen Anglo-Spanish War • Capture of Cádiz Nine Years' War • Battle of Curlew Pass |
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