Anthony Martin (14 December 1592 - 9 March 1650) was an Anglo-Irish Anglican priest who served as Provost of Trinity College Dublin from 1645 to 1650.
[8] He was also Rector of Battersea, Treasurer of Cashel Cathedral[9] and Dean of Waterford[10] 'in commendam Martin was the Bishop of Meath[11] from 1624[12] (and Provost[13] of Trinity College Dublin)[14] Martin's rise within the ranks of the Church of Ireland began when he was appointed Dean of Waterford in 1614.
His tenure as bishop was marked by a strong commitment to the Anglican faith and the consolidation of the Church of Ireland's position in Irish society.
His leadership extended beyond his diocese, as he often collaborated with other ecclesiastical leaders in promoting Protestantism and countering Catholic influence in Ireland.
His legacy is tied to his efforts to strengthen the Church of Ireland and his role in the political and religious struggles of his time.