William Wynter
Admiral Sir William Wynter | |
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| Born | c. 1521 Brecknock, Powys, Wales |
| Died | 20 February 1589 |
| Years of service | 1544-1589 |
| Rank | Admiral, Vice-Admiral of England |
| Commands | Admiral of the Irish Sea Master of Naval Ordnance Surveyor and Rigger of the Navy Keeper of the Storehouse, Deptford Yard |
| Battles / wars | Siege of Leith Spanish Armada |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Langton |
Admiral Sir William Wynter (c. 1521 – 20 February 1589) held the office of Surveyor and Rigger of the Navy for 40 years, from 1549 until his death in 1589, and combined that with the office of Master of Navy Ordnance from 1557. He was an admiral and principal officer of the Council of the Marine under Queen Elizabeth I of England and served the crown during the Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604). He was returned four times to parliament in Elizabeth's time.