Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer. Sir Lucas Dillon, also called Luke Dillon, was a leading Irish barrister and judge of the Elizabethan era who held the offices of Attorney General for Ireland and Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer. He was held in high regard by Queen Elizabeth, but was accused by his enemies of corruption and maladministration. He was the father of James Dillon, 1st Earl of Roscommon. His tomb, which has the curious local name "the jealous man and woman", can still be seen at Newton Abbey near Trim.
Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer. Sir Lucas Dillon, also called Luke Dillon, was a leading Irish barrister and judge of the Elizabethan era who held the offices of Attorney General for Ireland and Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer. He was held in high regard by Queen Elizabeth, but was accused by his enemies of corruption and maladministration. He was the father of James Dillon, 1st Earl of Roscommon. His tomb, which has the curious local name "the jealous man and woman", can still be seen at Newton Abbey near Trim.
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