Adam Loftus, 1st Viscount Loftus of Ely

Adam Loftus, 1st Viscount Loftus of Ely held the office of Archdeacon of Glendalough, co. Wicklow between 1594 and 1643. He was invested as a Knight in 1604. He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) [Ireland] in 1608. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for King's County between 1613 and 1615. He held the office of Lord Chancellor [Ireland] between 1619 and 1638. He was created 1st Viscount Loftus of Ely, King's Co. [Ireland] on 10 May 1622