John Garvey (bishop)

John Garvey (1527–1595) was an Irish Protestant Bishop of Kilmore and Archbishop of Armagh.

The Most Reverend

John Garvey

D.D.
Archbishop of Armagh
Primate of All Ireland
ChurchChurch of Ireland
ArchdioceseArmagh
Appointed24 March 1589
In office1589-1595
PredecessorJohn Longe
SuccessorHenry Ussher
Orders
Consecration25 April 1585
Personal details
Died2 March 1595
Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland
BuriedChrist Church Cathedral, Dublin
NationalityIrish
DenominationAnglican
ParentsJohn Garvey & Fionnghuala Butler
SpouseMargaret Plunket, Rose Ussher
Children8, including Christopher
Previous post(s)Bishop of Kilmore (1585-1589)
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