Thomas Lynch (governor)
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Sir Thomas Lynch was English governor of Jamaica
on three separate occasions in the 17th century.
He originally came from Galway
, and was known as "Buckra Lynch". He was also chief justice of Jamaica for a time.
His rival was Henry Morgan
.
See List of Governors of Jamaica.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
on three separate occasions in the 17th century.
He originally came from Galway
Galway
Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
, and was known as "Buckra Lynch". He was also chief justice of Jamaica for a time.
His rival was Henry Morgan
Henry Morgan
Admiral Sir Henry Morgan was an Admiral of the Royal Navy, a privateer, and a pirate who made a name for himself during activities in the Caribbean, primarily raiding Spanish settlements...
.
See List of Governors of Jamaica.