Baron Coote

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Baron Coote is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of Ireland, both on the same day and both for members of the Coote family:

  • The title of Baron Coote, of Castle Cuffe in the Queen's County, was created on 6 September 1660 for Sir Charles Coote, 2nd Baronet, who was made Earl of Mountrath at the same time. For further history of this creation, see Coote baronets.
  • The title of Lord Coote, Baron of Coloony, in the Queen's County, was created on 6 September 1660 for Richard Coote, younger brother of the first Earl of Mountrath. For more information on this creation, see Earl of Bellomont.