Edward Poynings

Edward Poynings

Sir Edward Poynings KG (1459 – October 1521) was an English soldier, administrator and diplomat, Lord Deputy of Ireland under King Henry VII of England.

Read more about Edward Poynings:  Early Life, Under Henry VII, In Ireland, Later Life, Family

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