Dermot O'Mallun, 1st Baron Glean-O'Mallun facts for kids
Dermot O'Mallun, 1st Baron Glean-O'Mallun (who passed away on May 1, 1639) was an important Irish lawyer. He was known for his intelligence and his work in different European courts.
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Who Was Dermot O'Mallun?
Dermot O'Mallun was an Irish lawyer who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. He was born in Ireland but traveled to other countries for his education. He became very skilled in law and even in poetry.
Early Life and Education
Dermot O'Mallun received his education outside of Ireland. This allowed him to learn a lot about law and other subjects. His studies prepared him for a successful career.
A Career in Law and Service
O'Mallun worked as a lawyer for powerful rulers in Europe. He served Archduke Albert and Infanta Isabella of the Spanish Netherlands. The Spanish Netherlands was a region that is now mostly Belgium and Luxembourg.
In 1616, he received a special honor. He was made a knight of the Order of Calatrava. This was a very old and respected Spanish military and religious order.
Dermot O'Mallun also held other important positions. He was an equerry (a personal attendant) to Infanta Isabella. He also served as a gentleman of the chamber for Emperor Ferdinand II. This meant he was a trusted member of the Emperor's household. He even led a cavalry regiment (a group of soldiers on horseback) for the Emperor.
Becoming a Baron
On October 5, 1622, Dermot O'Mallun received a high honor from King James I. He was given the title of Baron Glean-O'Mallun and Courchy. This made him a member of the peerage of Ireland. A peerage is a system of hereditary titles, like baron or duke. His title was connected to county Clare in Ireland. The title was meant to pass down to his male relatives, starting with Albert O'Mallun.
Family and Legacy
Dermot O'Mallun was married to Marie Hannedouche. She was from a noble family. They had a daughter named Anne Marie. She later married Jacques Quarré.
Dermot O'Mallun passed away on May 1, 1639. He was buried in the Church of St Gudule in Brussels, which is now the capital of Belgium. His wife, Marie, died a couple of years later in 1641.
The title of Baron Glean-O'Mallun likely ended around May 1641. However, another person named Dermot Malone later used this title. He was part of the Patriot Parliament in 1689.
