Richard Blount (died 1564) facts for kids

Richard Blount (died 1564) was an important person in England during the 1500s. He was a gentleman from Oxfordshire. He also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) and was in charge of the famous Tower of London.

Richard Blount's Life and Work

Richard Blount was the son of Richard Blount and Elizabeth de la Ford. His family was well-known and connected to the Mountjoy family. His father bought a place called Mapledurham in 1489.

Richard Blount worked for two kings: Henry VIII and Edward VI. He was even made a knight in 1550 or 1551. Being a knight was a special honor given by the king.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

Richard Blount became the keeper of Dedisham manor and Slinfold in Sussex. Because of this, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Steyning in 1553. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the country's government.

Serving Queen Elizabeth I

During the time of Mary I, Richard Blount was not very active in public life. But when Elizabeth I became queen, he returned to public service. In 1563, he was chosen to represent Oxfordshire in Parliament. Queen Elizabeth I also made him the lieutenant of the Tower of London. This meant he was in charge of the Tower, which was a very important and secure place.

Richard Blount's Family

Richard Blount married Elizabeth Lyster by 1529. They had two sons:

• Michael (born around 1530, died 1610)
• Richard Blount (died 1628), who also became a Member of Parliament for Lymington in 1593.