Lucas Dillon (judge)
Lucas Dillon | |
|---|---|
| Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer | |
| In office 1570–1593 | |
| Preceded by | James Bathe |
| Succeeded by | Sir Robert Napier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1529 or 1530 Newtown near Trim |
| Died | 17 February 1593 Dublin |
| Alma mater | Middle Temple, London |
Sir Lucas Dillon (died 1593), also called Luke, 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 supported the Lord Deputy Henry Sidney in the cess controversy and the Lord Deputy John Perrot in the Desmond Rebellions. He was held in high regard by Queen Elizabeth, but was accused by his enemies of corruption and maladministration.