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Edward Poynings
1521Oct, 22

Edward Poynings

Edward Poynings, Lord Deputy to King Henry VII of England (b. 1459)
Sir Edward Poynings KG (1459 – 22 October 1521) was an English soldier, administrator and diplomat, and Lord Deputy of Ireland under King Henry VII of England.

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