Richard Carew | |
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Member of Parliament for Saltash | |
In office 1584 | |
High Sheriff of Cornwall | |
In office 1583 1586 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Antony, Cornwall, England | 17 July 1555
Died | 6 November 1620 | (aged 65)
Spouse | Juliana Arundell |
Children | 1+, including Richard |
Parent |
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Relatives | Richard Carew (grandson) John Carew (grandson) |
Education | Christ Church, Oxford |
Occupation | Translator |
Richard Carew (17 July 1555 – 6 November 1620) was a Cornish translator and antiquary. He is best known for his county history, Survey of Cornwall (1602).[1]