John Óge Lynch fitz Stephen

John Óge Lynch fitz Stephen, Mayor of Galway 1552-53.

Information

Lynch was elected mayor in August 1552 and sworn into office in September. He passed into town law a statute ordering that no person could approach any child or apprentice with a contract of work without first approaching the child's father or guardians.

References

    Notes
    • 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 by
    John Óge Lynch    		 Mayor of Galway
    1551–1552    		 Succeeded by
    Patrick Lynch


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