Humphrey Kynaston
Humphrey Kynaston | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1534 Unknown |
| Other names | "Wild" Humphrey Kynaston |
| Parent(s) | Roger and Elizabeth Kynaston |
| Conviction | Murder |
| Criminal charge | Murder, robbery |
Humphrey Kynaston (died 1534), aka Wild Humphrey Kynaston, was an English highwayman who operated in the Shropshire area. The son of the High Sheriff of Shropshire, he was convicted of murder in 1491. After being outlawed, he moved into a cave in the area and lived a lifestyle compared to Robin Hood.