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Ralph Bingley

1570 – 1627

Welsh soldier who settled in Ireland

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About Ralph Bingley

Lived 1570 – 1627 (aged 56–57). Ralph Bingley was a Welsh and Irish.

Sir Ralph Bingley (c.1570–1627) was a Welsh soldier who served and settled in Ireland.

Born in Hawarden, Flintshire, Bingley served as an officer under Sir Henry Docwra, as part of the expedition to establish garrisons in Derry and the Lough Foyle during Tyrone's Rebellion (1594–1603). Following its capture, Bingley was placed in command of Rathmullan. In 1602, he was granted land near Rathmullan by the Crown as a reward for his services. In the Plantation of Ulster he was granted 1,100 acres in Kilmacrennan, including the town of Rathmullan. His brother Richard Bingley also served in Ireland and became a landowner in the Plantation, with northern County Donegal becoming a centre of Welsh settlement due to the influence of the brothers.

During O'Doherty's Rebellion of 1608 he returned to active service with the Irish Army, following the Burning of Derry. In 1624, he was elected Mayor of Derry. He was a strong supporter of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham and led a force of Irish troops to serve under him at the Siege of La Rochelle. He was killed during the battle of the Pont du Feneau.

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Born
1570, Hawarden
Birth century
Died
1627, Kingdom of France, Saint-Martin-de-Ré

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ralph Bingley?

Welsh soldier who settled in Ireland

When was Ralph Bingley born?

Ralph Bingley was born in 1570 in Hawarden.

When did Ralph Bingley die?

Ralph Bingley died in 1627 in Kingdom of France, Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

What nationality was Ralph Bingley?

Ralph Bingley was Welsh and Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph Bingley

· Wikidata: Q19894339

· DBpedia: Ralph Bingley

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