John Methuen (diplomat)
John Methuen (1650–1706) was an English diplomat, judge and Member of Parliament. He held office simultaneously as Lord Chancellor of Ireland and English ambassador to Portugal. In the latter role, he and his son Paul negotiated the Methuen Treaty, the achievement for which John is chiefly remembered.
John Methuen | |
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"The Rt Hon John Methuen as Lord Chancellor of Ireland", by Adrien Carpentiers | |
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| Born | 1650 Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England |
| Died | 2 July 1706 (age 55–56) Lisbon, Portugal |
| Spouse | Mary Cheevers |
| Children | Sir Paul Methuen, Henry Methuen, Isabella Methuen |
| Occupation | Politician |
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