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Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont (sometimes spelled Bellamont, 1636 – 5 March 1700/01), known as The Lord Coote between 1683–89, was an Irish nobleman and colonial administrator who represented Droitwich in the English Parliament from 1688 to 1695.
The second creation came on 2 November 1689 Richard Coote, 2nd Baron Coote, later Governor of New York, was made Earl of Bellomont. He was the son of Richard Coote, who had been created Lord Coote, Baron of Coloony, in the County of Sligo, in the Peerage of Ireland on 6 September 1660.
Biography. Bellomont, an Irish peer, left England in 1687 for the United Provinces, and, once there, accepted a commission in the English regiments serving in the Dutch army. Although summoned to return by James II, he entered into the service of Princess Mary, eventually sailing with her husband in the invasion fleet of 1688.
Coote, Richard (1636–1701), 1st earl of Bellomont , Williamite politician and governor of New York, was only son of Richard Coote (created Lord Coote of Collooney, 1660) and Mary, daughter of Sir George St George of Carrickdrumruske, Co. Leitrim, and sister of Sir Oliver St George.
Feb 11, 2019 · Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont (sometimes spelled Bellamont, 1636 – 5 March 1700/1), known as The Lord Coote between 1683 and 1689, was a member of the English Parliament and a colonial governor.
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- Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont, known as The Lord Coote between 1683–89, was an Irish nobleman and colonial administrator who represented Droitwich in the English Parliament from 1688 to 1695. He was a prominent Williamite, supporting William III and Mary II during the Glorious Revolution.
Feb 17, 2011 · Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont was the son of Richard Coote, 1st Lord Coote, Baron of Coloony and Mary St. George. 2 He married Catherine Nanfan, daughter of Bridges Nanfan and Catharine Hastings, on 19 August 1680. 2 He died on 5 March 1700/1 at New York, U.S.A. G. 1 His will was proven (by probate) on 25 February 1704/5. 2.
