List of Famous people named Edmund

Edmund Grindal was a prelate of the Church of England who, during the reign of Elizabeth I, was successively Bishop of London, Archbishop of York, and Archbishop of Canterbury. Though born far from the centres of political and religious power, he had risen rapidly in the church during the reign of Edward VI, culminating in his nomination as Bishop of London; the death of the King prevented his taking up the post, and, along with other Marian exiles, Grindal sought refuge in continental Europe during the reign of Mary I. Upon Elizabeth's accession, Grindal returned and resumed his rise in the church, culminating in his appointment to the highest office.

Edmund Jackson Davis was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician. He was a Southern Unionist and a general in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He also served for one term from 1870 to 1874 as the 14th Governor of Texas. He created the Texas State Police and imposed martial law, after having state senators who walked out in opposition and to obstruct the move arrested. He supported civil rights for African Americans. He also sought to divide Texas into multiple Republican governed states. He established a state press. He lost re-election in a disputed election and had to be removed from office. He was the last Republican Party governor of Texas for many decades.

Edmund Bonner was Bishop of London from 1539–49 and again from 1553-59.