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Henry Blount

1602 – 1682

British landowner and writer 1602-1682

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About Henry Blount

Lived 1602 – 1682 (aged 79–80). Henry Blount was a British travel writer.

Sir Henry Blount (1602–1682) was a 17th-century English landowner, traveller and writer.

Life He was the third son of Sir Thomas Pope Blount (1552–1638) of Blount's Hall, Staffordshire and Tyttenhanger, Hertfordshire and was educated at St Albans Free School and Trinity College, Oxford. He travelled extensively in Europe and the Levant and was author of Voyage into the Levant published in London in 1634.

He was knighted in 1639. He served Charles I during the English Civil War and was present at the Battle of Edgehill but he was acquitted by Parliament and later served in 1655 on a commission to consider methods of improving the trade and navigation of the Commonwealth of England.

Blount married Hester Mainwaring, née Wase and had seven sons including Thomas Pope Blount (see Blount baronets) and Charles Blount.

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Important facts

Born
1602, Hertfordshire
Birth century
Died
1682
Occupation
Travel writer
Nationality
Education
Trinity College, St Albans School
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir Henry Blount

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Blount?

British landowner and writer 1602-1682

When was Henry Blount born?

Henry Blount was born in 1602 in Hertfordshire.

When did Henry Blount die?

Henry Blount died in 1682.

What was Henry Blount's occupation?

Henry Blount was a travel writer.

What nationality was Henry Blount?

Henry Blount was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Blount

· Wikidata: Q5718316

· DBpedia: Henry Blount (knight)

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