Rychard Martin (fl. 1519–1537) was a Mayor of Galway.
Biography
Martin was related to Wylliam Martin, under whom he served as bailiff for the term 1519–1520. He served the first of three terms as Mayor for 1526–27. In 1535 he was again Mayor, been re-elected the following years.
He gained note in local folklore for firing a cannon at the castle of Mutton Island at the conclusion of a long voyage, so overjoyed was he to see his home again. Subsequent generations of the Martyn family observed this custom.
See also
References
- History of Galway, James Hardiman, Galway, 1820.
- Old Galway, Maureen Donovan O'Sullivan, 1942.
- Henry, William (2002). Role of Honour: The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001. Galway: Galway City Council. OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYW
- Martyn, Adrian (2016). The Tribes of Galway: 1124-1642
| Civic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byWylliam Martin | Mayor of Galway 1526–1527 |
Succeeded byWilliam Morris (mayor) |
| Preceded byThomas Kirwan | Mayor of Galway 1535–1536 |
Succeeded byself |
| Preceded byself | Mayor of Galway 1536–1537 |
Succeeded byMartin Lynch fitz James |
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