Owen, Lewis (1571/2–1633?), religious controversialist and spy
A. J. Loomie
Publication History:
Published in print:
23 September 2004
Published online:
23 September 2004
Owen, Lewis (1571/2–1633?), religious controversialist and spy, born in Merioneth, was probably the eldest son of Gruffydd Owen, the fourth son of Lewis Owen (1522?–1555) of Caernarfon, a baron of the exchequer. On 4 December 1590 he matriculated from Christ Church, Oxford, at the age of eighteen, but later left the university without graduating. ...