Robert Townshend

Who is Robert Townshend?

Sir Robert Townshend of Ludlow, Shropshire was a judge who held a number of positions, including Chief Justice of the Marches of Wales and Chester.

Sir Robert Townshend was the second son of Roger Townshend of Norfolk and was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1515. He became Justice of the Peace for Norfolk in 1526 and was appointed as Justice of Chester in 1545. Sir Robert was knighted by Henry VIII on 21 May 1545 at Hampton Court Palace. He died on 8 February 1555/6 and was buried at Ludlow.

He married Alice Poppy, a daughter of Robert Poppy. Together they had six sons and six daughters. One son, Sir Henry Townshend was also a judge.