Conyers Clifford

Sir
Conyers Clifford
Lord President of Connaught
In office
4 September 1597 – 15 August 1599
MonarchElizabeth I
Preceded byRichard Bingham
Succeeded byRichard Burke
Member of Parliament
for Pembroke
In office
18 February 1593 – 10 April 1593
Preceded byNicholas Adams
Succeeded byEdward Burton
Personal details
Born1566
Kent, England[1]
Died15 August 1599
(aged 32–33)
Curlew Pass, County Roscommon, Ireland
Resting placeHoly Trinity Abbey, Lough Key, County Roscommon
SpouseMary Southwell (d. 1603)
ChildrenConyers Clifford
Henry Clifford
Frances Clifford
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
Military service
Allegiance England
Branch/serviceEnglish Army
Years of service1591–1599
Rank Sergeant major general
Battles/warsEighty Years' War
 • Siege of Rouen
Anglo-Spanish War
 • Capture of Cádiz
Nine Years' War
 • Battle of Curlew Pass

Sir Conyers Clifford (c. 1566 – 15 August 1599) was an English politician and military commander.


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