Rhys Lewis (born by 1532), of

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, Radnorshire, was a Welsh politician. He was the eldest son of Ieuan Lewis of Gladestry, MP for Radnorshire. He was a

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(MP) of the

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for New Radnor Boroughs in October 1553 and 1558. He was

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c.1578. He married Sibyl, the daughter of Rhys ap Gwilym ap Llywelyn, and had 4 sons.

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Year of death missing 16th-century Welsh politicians People from Radnorshire Members of the Parliament of England (pre-1707) for constituencies in Wales Year of birth uncertain English MPs 1553 (Mary I) English MPs 1558 High Sheriffs of Radnorshire {{Wales-pre1707-MP-stub