Charles Lambart, 1st Earl of Cavan facts for kids
Charles Lambart, 1st Earl of Cavan (born around March 1600 – died June 25, 1660) was an important soldier and nobleman from Ireland. He was known for supporting King Charles I during a time of great change in England and Ireland.
Charles was the son of Oliver Lambart, 1st Baron Lambart. In 1618, he inherited his father's title, becoming the Baron Lambart. Even though he was a baron in Ireland, he was still allowed to be a Member of Parliament (MP) in England. He served as an MP for a place called Bossiney in Cornwall in 1626, and again from 1628 to 1629. He also held important roles in Ireland, like being in charge of areas in Cavan and Kells in 1627. He became a member of the Privy Council of Ireland, which was a group of advisors to the King in Ireland.
A Soldier for the King
When the Irish Rebellion of 1641 began, Charles Lambart took action. He gathered a group of 1,000 soldiers to fight against the rebels. In 1642, he was given the important job of leading the soldiers who protected Dublin, the capital city of Ireland. He did this on behalf of King Charles I.
Because of his strong loyalty and service to the King, Charles Lambart received special honors. On April 15, 1647, King Charles I made him the Earl of Cavan and Viscount Kilcoursie. These were important noble titles in Ireland, showing how much the King valued his support.
His Family Life
In 1625, Charles Lambart married Hon. Jane Robartes. She was the daughter of Richard Robartes, 1st Baron Robartes. Charles and Jane had four children together: Richard, Oliver, Rose, and Hester.
After Charles Lambart passed away, his oldest son, Richard, inherited his titles. Richard faced challenges with his health for much of his adult life.
