Colonel Henry Luttrell | |
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Born | c.1655 Luttrellstown, Clonsilla Parish, County Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 22 October 1717 |
Cause of death | Assassinated (Shot) |
Resting place | St Mary's Churchyard, Clonsilla, County Dublin, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation(s) | Soldier, Politician |
Spouse | Elizabeth Jones |
Children | Robert Luttrell, Simon Luttrell |
Parent(s) | Thomas Luttrell of Luttrellstown Barbara Segrave |
Colonel Henry Luttrell (c. 1655 – 22 October 1717) was an Irish soldier known for his service in the Jacobite cause. A career soldier, Luttrell served James II in England until his overthrow in 1688. In Ireland he continued to fight for James, reaching the rank of General in the Irish Army.
After it was revealed in 1691 that he was in secret contact with enemy commanders he was tried and imprisoned. Following the Treaty of Limerick he was pardoned by the Williamite rulers of Ireland. He was rewarded with the estate of Luttrellstown which had been confiscated from his elder brother Simon Luttrell.
Although he sought a military command in the forces of William III of England this was denied him. In 1717 Luttrell was murdered in Dublin, in a case that was never solved.