Charles Blount, 8th Lord Mountjoy, Becomes Lord Deputy of Ireland

Charles Blount, the 8th Lord Mountjoy, served as the Lord Deputy of Ireland during the late 16th century. He was appointed to this important position by Queen Elizabeth I of England. His tenure as Lord Deputy of Ireland was marked by significant events and actions, including the suppression of the Nine Years’ War, a conflict between the English crown and the Gaelic lords and chieftains of Ireland.

Charles Blount played a key role in the defeat of Hugh O’Neill, the Earl of Tyrone, who led the Irish forces in the Nine Years’ War. The war concluded with the Treaty of Mellifont in 1603, which marked a significant turning point in Irish history and the consolidation of English control over Ireland.

Lord Mountjoy’s service as Lord Deputy of Ireland was a pivotal chapter in the complex relationship between Ireland and England during the Elizabethan era. His actions and the events of his time had a lasting impact on the course of Irish history.