Earl of Bellomont
Encyclopedia
The title of Earl of Bellomont was created three times in the Peerage of Ireland
, but was more usually spelt Bellamont.
The first time it was created on 9 December 1680 for Charles Henry Kirkhoven, who had been created Baron Wotton on 31 August 1650.
The second creation was on 2 November 1689 for the later Governor of New York
, Richard Coote, who was also Member of Parliament
for Droitswich. After his death in 1701, both his sons succeeded him in turn.
The third creation was on 4 September 1767 for the cousin of the 3rd Earl of the second creation, who had succeeded him in the Barony of Coote.
Peerage of Ireland
The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those titles of nobility created by the English and later British monarchs of Ireland in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The creation of such titles came to an end in the 19th century. The ranks of the Irish peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl,...
, but was more usually spelt Bellamont.
The first time it was created on 9 December 1680 for Charles Henry Kirkhoven, who had been created Baron Wotton on 31 August 1650.
The second creation was on 2 November 1689 for the later Governor of New York
Governor of New York
The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her...
, Richard Coote, who was also Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Droitswich. After his death in 1701, both his sons succeeded him in turn.
The third creation was on 4 September 1767 for the cousin of the 3rd Earl of the second creation, who had succeeded him in the Barony of Coote.
Barons Coote (1660)
- Richard Coote, 1st Baron Coote (1620–1683)
- Richard Coote, 2nd Baron CooteRichard Coote, 1st Earl of BellomontRichard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont , known as The Lord Coote between 1683 and 1689, was a member of the English Parliament and a colonial governor...
(1636–1701) (created Earl of Bellomont in 1689)
Earls of Bellomont (1689)
- Richard Coote, 1st Earl of BellomontRichard Coote, 1st Earl of BellomontRichard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont , known as The Lord Coote between 1683 and 1689, was a member of the English Parliament and a colonial governor...
(1636–1701) - Nanfan Coote, 2nd Earl of Bellomont (1681–1708)
- Richard Coote, 3rd Earl of Bellomont (1682–1766)
- Richard Coote, Viscount Coote (d. 1740)
- Thomas Coote, Viscount Coote (1710–1765)
Barons Coote (1660)
- Charles Coote, 5th Baron Coote (1738–1800) (created Earl of Bellomont in 1676)
Earls of Bellomont (1767)
- Charles Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont (1738–1800)
- Charles Coote, Viscount Coote (1778–1786)