BLOUNT, Sir Henry, an English writer, born at his father's seat in Hertfordshire in 1602. After a regular education, he set out on his travels in 1634. Vol. III. Part II.
He became acquainted with a janizary at Venice, and accompanied him into the Turkish dominions. Having been abroad two years, he returned and published a relation of his travels in the Levant, which went through several editions. He was knighted by Char. I. and was at the battle of Edge-hill, at which time he is supposed to have had the charge of the young princes; but, after the king's death, was employed by the parliament, and by Cromwell. Yet after the restoration of the royal family he was appointed high sheriff of the county of Hertford, and from that time lived as a private gentleman above 20 years. He published, 1. An account of his travels. 2. Six comedies written by John Lilly, under the title of Court Comedies. 3. The Exchange Walk, a satire; and 4. An Epistle in praise of Tobacco. He died October 9th 1682.