Christopher Peyton
| Christopher Peyton | |
|---|---|
| Died |
1612 Kingdom of Ireland |
| Nationality | Anglo-Irish |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Public official |
Sir Christopher Peyton was an English lawyer known for his service in Ireland where he oversaw the Peyton Survey, a preliminary investigation in preparation for the Plantation of Munster.[1] He was made Auditor General of Ireland, and knighted by James I for his service.
References
- ↑ MacCarthy-Morrogh p.4-16
Bibliography
- MacCarthy-Morrogh, Michael. The Munster Plantation: English Migration to Southern Ireland, 1583-1641. Clarendon Press, 1986.