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Roger Townshend

English knight

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1563-67 Parliament
Born: 1544
Died: June 30, 1590

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Sir Roger Townshend was an English nobleman, politician, soldier, and knight. He was the son of Sir Richard Townshend and Katherine Browne. He spent much of his career in the service of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, and Norfolk's son and heir, Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel. He was knighted at sea on 26 July 1588 during the battle against the Spanish Armada.

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