Edward Chevers facts for kids
Edward Chevers (died 1709) was an important Irish soldier and nobleman who lived a long time ago. He was known as Viscount Mount Leinster starting in 1689. He was a supporter of King James II, a group of people called Jacobites.
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Who Was Edward Chevers?
Edward Chevers was the son of John Chevers and Joan Sutton. He married Anne Sarsfield. Her father, Patrick Sarsfield, and her brother, Earl of Lucan, were also well-known Jacobite leaders. This meant Edward was connected to a very important family that supported King James II.
Loyalty to King James II
During a big event in history called the Glorious Revolution, King James II lost his throne in England. Edward Chevers decided to stay loyal to King James II. This was a very important choice at the time.
Becoming a Viscount
Because of his loyalty, King James II gave Edward Chevers special titles. On August 23, 1689, he became Viscount Mount Leinster (from County Carlow) and Baron Bannow (from County Wexford). These were important noble titles in Ireland.
Serving in the Army
Edward Chevers was a soldier in the Jacobite army in Ireland. He was a special assistant, called an aide-de-camp, to King James II himself. He was right there with the King during a very famous battle called the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
Life in Exile
After the war, there was an agreement called the Treaty of Limerick. Edward Chevers was allowed to stay in Ireland because of this treaty. However, he chose to leave Ireland and follow King James II into exile. Exile means living in another country because you cannot or do not want to return home. Edward Chevers lived in France and died there in 1709. He did not have any sons to inherit his titles.
