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The 1st Baron Docwra of Culmore | |
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 Detail of a stained glass window in the Guildhall in Derry, depicting the landing of Sir Henry Docwra at Culmore in April 1600[1] | |
| Nickname(s) | The founder of Derry |
| Born | 1564 Crookham, Berkshire, England |
| Died | 18 April 1631 (aged 66-67) Dublin, Ireland |
| Buried | |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Vaughan |
Henry Docwra, 1st Baron Docwra of Culmore (1564 – 18 April 1631), was a leading English-born soldier and statesman in early seventeenth-century Ireland. He is often called "the founder of Derry", due to his role in establishing the city.[2]
- ^ Kelly, Billy (2009). "THE GUILDHALL: Derry's Museum in Glass". History Ireland. 17 (6): 66–69. JSTOR 40588462.
This window is the only memorial in the city to a man who might well claim credit for founding the modern city.
- ^ Stephen, Leslie, ed. (1888). . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 15. London: Smith, Elder & Co. p. 140.