Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy

English statesman (1563-1606)
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Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy

Summary

Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy is a human[1]. He was born in Hooke Park[2]. He was born on January 1, 1563[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 3, 1606[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's place of birth was Hooke Park[2].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy died in London[4].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy was born on January 1, 1563[3].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy died on April 3, 1606[5].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's father was James Blount, 6th Baron Mountjoy[9].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's mother was Catherine Leigh[10].
  • Among Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's spouses was Penelope Rich, Lady Rich[11].
  • A child of Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy was Mountjoy Blount, 1st Earl of Newport[12].
  • A child of Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy was Charles Blount[13].
  • A child of Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy was Isabella Blount[14].
  • A child of Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy was Lady Penelope Blount[15].
  • A child of Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy was Scipio Blount[16].
  • A child of Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy was Elizabeth Blount[17].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's professions included statesperson[6].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's professions included politician[7].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy held the position of Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[20].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy held the position of Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[21].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[22].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy held the position of governor[23].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[24].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy received the Knight of the Garter[25].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy received the Knight Bachelor[26].
  • Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy was a member of Middle Temple[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's place of birth was Hooke Park[2]. He was born on January 1, 1563[3]. His father was James Blount, 6th Baron Mountjoy[9]. His mother was Catherine Leigh[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include statesperson[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19]; Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[20]; Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[21]; Member of the 1593 Parliament[22]; governor[23], a public office[28]; and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[24], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1171[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Garter[25], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33] and Knight Bachelor[26], a title of honor[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1300[36].

Personal Life

Among Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's spouses was Penelope Rich, Lady Rich[11]. Children include Mountjoy Blount, 1st Earl of Newport[12], a military personnel[37], 1597–1666[38], of Kingdom of England[39]; Charles Blount[13]; Isabella Blount[14]; Lady Penelope Blount[15], 1592–1613[40]; Scipio Blount[16]; and Elizabeth Blount[17].

Death and Burial

Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy died on April 3, 1606[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was fever[41].

Why It Matters

Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy born?

Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's place of birth was Hooke Park[2].

Where did Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy die?

Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's parents?

Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's father was James Blount, 6th Baron Mountjoy[9]. Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's mother was Catherine Leigh[10].

Who was Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy married to?

Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy's spouses include Penelope Rich, Lady Rich[11].

What did Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy do for work?

Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy worked as statesperson[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[25] and Knight Bachelor[26].

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  25. [3] . historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved . historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Charles
    Spouse Penelope Rich, Lady Rich
    Family name Blount
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
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