James Dillon, 1st Earl of Roscommon
James Dillon | |
|---|---|
| Earl of Roscommon | |
| Tenure | 1622–1641 |
| Successor | Robert, 2nd Earl of Roscommon |
| Died | March 1641 |
| Spouse(s) | Eleanor Barnewall |
| Issue Detail | Robert & others |
| Father | Lucas Dillon |
| Mother | Jane Bathe |
James Dillon, 1st Earl of Roscommon (died March 1641) fought for the crown in the Nine Years' War. He was ennobled despite being a Catholic after his son Robert turned Protestant.