Roger Townshend (courtier, died 1590)
Roger Townshend | |
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St Giles Cripplegate, where Sir Roger Townshend was buried | |
| Born | c. 1544 |
| Died | 30 June 1590 (aged 45–46) |
| Occupation(s) | Soldier, Knight, Politician |
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| Children | Sir John Townshend (died 1603) Sir Robert Townshend |
| Parent(s) | Sir Richard Townshend (died 1551), Katherine Browne |
Sir Roger Townshend (c. 1544 – 30 June 1590) was an English nobleman, politician, soldier, and knight. He was the son of Sir Richard Townshend (died 1551) and Katherine Browne. He spent much of his career in the service of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, and Norfolk's son and heir, Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel. He was knighted at sea on 26 July 1588 during the battle against the Spanish Armada.