# Anthony St Leger

_English politician; (1496-1559)_

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> Sir Anthony St Leger, KG, of Ulcombe and Leeds Castle in Kent, was an English politician and Lord Deputy of Ireland during the Tudor period.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1496 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121000#P569))
- **Died:** 16 March 1559 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121000#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of England ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121000#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121000#P106))
- **Education:** University of Cambridge ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121000#P69))
- **Spouse:** Agnes Warham ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121000#P26))
- **Positions held:** Lord Deputy of Ireland (1550–1551); Lord Deputy of Ireland (1540–1548); Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England; Member of the 1559 Parliament ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121000#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Garter ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121000#P166))

## Questions

**When was Anthony St Leger born?**  
Anthony St Leger was born on 1496.

**What positions has Anthony St Leger held?**  
Positions held by Anthony St Leger include: Lord Deputy of Ireland (1550–1551); Lord Deputy of Ireland (1540–1548); Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England; Member of the 1559 Parliament.

**Where did Anthony St Leger study?**  
Anthony St Leger was educated at University of Cambridge.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Anthony St Leger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_St_Leger_(Lord_Deputy_of_Ireland)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q4121000](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4121000) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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