George Carey (c. 1541 – 1616)

Sir George Carey (or Cary) (c. 1541 – 15 February 1616), of Cockington in the parish of Tor Mohun in Devon, England, was Lord Deputy of Ireland from May 1603 to February 1604. He should not be confused with his near namesake and second cousin Sir George Carew, later Earl of Totnes, who also held posts in Ireland at the same period.

George Carey (c. 1541 – 1616)

Sir George Carey (or Cary) (c. 1541 – 15 February 1616), of Cockington in the parish of Tor Mohun in Devon, England, was Lord Deputy of Ireland from May 1603 to February 1604. He should not be confused with his near namesake and second cousin Sir George Carew, later Earl of Totnes, who also held posts in Ireland at the same period.