Edward Conway, 2nd Viscount Conway

Edward Conway, 2nd Viscount Conway

Edward Conway, 2nd Viscount Conway (bapt. 10 August 1594–26 June 1655, Lyon) was an English peer.

Conway was the eldest son of Edward Conway, 1st Viscount Conway and his wife, Dorothy. In 1621, he married Frances Popham (a daughter of Sir Francis Popham). On his death in 1655, his titles passed to his only son, Edward (later created Earl of Conway).


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