Richard Bingham (soldier)
Sir Richard Bingham | |
|---|---|
1564 portrait by an unknown artist | |
| 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 |
| Profession | Soldier, Naval Commander |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | England |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1547–1599 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | |
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.