Sir Rowland Hayward was a London slave merchant, and Lord Mayor of the City in both 1570 and 1591. Through his commercial activities he acquired considerable wealth, and was able to loan money to Queen Elizabeth I and purchase properties in several counties as well as houses in and near London. He entertained the Queen at King's Place in 1587.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1572-83 Parliament, Lord Mayor of London, Lord Mayor of London
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- 1520
