About Rychard Martin
Rychard Martin was a politician and businessperson.
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.
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