Amyas Bampfylde

Amyas Bampfylde
Sir Amyas Bampfylde (died 1626), portrait by Robert Peake the elder (ca. 1551–1619), inscribed: "Sir Amias Baumfylde Knt. of Poltimore, ob. 1625 aet. 65". Collection of National Trust, displayed at Antony House, Cornwall
Sheriff of Devon
In office
1603-1604
Member of Parliament for Devon
In office
1597
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Justice of the Peace for Devon
In office
1596 - ?
Personal details
Born1560 (1560)
England
Died9 February 1626 (aged 65–66)
Cottonheath, England
Spouse
Elizabeth Clifton
(m. 1576)
Children10, including John
Parent
RelativesGervase Clifton (brother-in-law)
John Doddridge (son-in-law)
EducationExeter College, Oxford
OccupationPolitician
Sir Amyas Bampfylde, Coat of Arms quartered
Effigy of Sir Amyas Bampfylde, North Molton Church
Arms of Bampfylde: Or, on a bend gules three mullets argent

Sir Amyas Bampfylde (alias "Amias Bampfield" etc.[1]) (1560 – 9 February 1626) of Poltimore and North Molton in Devon, England, was a Member of Parliament for Devon in 1597.

  1. ^ Spelling standardised to modern family name of Barons Poltimore