Arthur Lynch fitz Andrew
Arthur Lynch fitz Andrew, Mayor of Galway, 1539–40.
Lynch was a son of Andrew Lynch whose failed attempt to connect the lower Corrib with Lough Atalia in 1498 was called Lynch's Folly. Arthur died in office, though the date is not precisely known. His brother, John Lynch fitz Andrew, served as Mayor for the term 1528–29.
See also
References
- History of Galway, James Hardiman, Galway, 1820.
- Old Galway, Maureen Donovan O'Sullivan, 1942.
- The Tribes of Galway, Adrian James Martyn, Galway, 2001.
- Henry, William (2002). Role of Honour: The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001. Galway: Galway City Council. OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYW
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| Preceded by Seán an tSalainn French |
Mayor of Galway 1539–1540 |
Succeeded by Arthur French fitz Geoffrey |
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