Richard Carew (antiquary)
Richard Carew | |
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Richard Carew, High Sheriff and Deputy-Lieutenant of Cornwall, in 1586 | |
| Member of Parliament for Saltash | |
| In office 1584 | |
| High Sheriff of Cornwall | |
| In office 1583 1586 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 July 1555 Antony, Cornwall, England |
| Died | 6 November 1620 (aged 65) |
| Spouse | Juliana Arundell |
| Children | 1+, including Richard |
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| Relatives | George Carew (brother) Richard Carew (grandson) John Carew (grandson) |
| Education | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupation | Translator |
Richard Carew (17 July 1555 – 6 November 1620) was a Cornish translator and antiquary. He is best known for his county history, Survey of Cornwall (1602).