Hugh Conway (Lord Treasurer)
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Sir Hugh Conway was created Lord Treasurer of Ireland
in 1494 by King Henry VII of England
. He replaced Sir James Ormonde
as Lord Treasurer of Ireland. In 1504 he was appointed Treasurer of Calais
by Henry VII ( Cal. Pat. Rolls Henry VIII , vol. ii, 365). He was a son of John ‘ Aer Conwy Hen ’ by his first marriage.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
in 1494 by King Henry VII of England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. He replaced Sir James Ormonde
James Ormonde
Sir James Ormond was the illegitimate son of John Butler, 6th Earl of Ormond, and Princess Margret of Thomond. His brothers were John Ormond, esq., Sir William Butler of Gloucestershire, England and Edward Ormond. James and his brother John were born in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England...
as Lord Treasurer of Ireland. In 1504 he was appointed Treasurer of Calais
Treasurer of Calais
Calais was in English hands from 1347 to 1558. The task of the Treasurer, in conjunction with the Captain of Calais was keeping the defences in order, supplying victuals and paying the garrison...
by Henry VII ( Cal. Pat. Rolls Henry VIII , vol. ii, 365). He was a son of John ‘ Aer Conwy Hen ’ by his first marriage.