BLOUNT, Sir Thomas Pope, the eldest son of Sir Henry, was born at Upper Holloway, Middlesex, Sept. 12. 1649. He distinguished himself as a lover of liberty, and a true patron of learning. He was made a baronet by Charles II. in whose reign he represented St Albans in two parliaments, and Hertfordshire three times after the Revolution. He wrote in Latin, A Critique on the most celebrated Writers; Essays on several subjects; and other works of minor importance. He died June 30. 1697.