AYLMER, MATTHEW, 1st BARON AYLMER
Arms.—Arg., a cross sa., between four Cornish Choughs of the second. Aylmer.
Coronet.—That of a Baron.
Motto.—Steady.
[Burnet. History of the Reformation. London, 1681.]
Matthew Aylmer (born 1660 (?), died 18th August 1720) was a sailor who took part in the Battle of La Hogue. He subsequently became Rear-Admiral of Great Britain and Governor of Chelsea Hospital. In 1718 he was created Baron Aylmer of Balrath in Meath.
