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John Methuen

English diplomat and judge (1650-1706) · Politicians · Died at 56

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.

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Politicians
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Status
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Lived 1650 to 1706 · aged 56