John Methuen (diplomat)

John Methuen
"The Rt Hon John Methuen as Lord Chancellor of Ireland", by Adrien Carpentiers
Personal details
Born1650
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England
Died(1706-07-02)2 July 1706 (age 55–56)
Lisbon, Portugal
SpouseMary Cheevers
ChildrenSir Paul Methuen, Henry Methuen, Isabella Methuen
OccupationPolitician

John Methuen (1650–1706) was an English diplomat, judge and Member of Parliament. He held office simultaneously as Lord Chancellor of Ireland and English ambassador to Portugal. In the latter role, he and his son Paul negotiated the Methuen Treaty, the achievement for which John is chiefly remembered.[1]

  1. ^ Ball 1926, p. 14.