Arthur Plunkett, 9th Earl of Fingall
Arthur James Plunkett, 9th Earl of Fingall KP PC (I) (29 March 1791 – 21 April 1869) was an Irish peer, styled Lord Killeen from 1797 to 1836. He became Earl of Fingall in 1836 on the death of his father the 8th Earl and was appointed a Knight of the Order of St Patrick on 9 October 1846.[1] His mother was Frances Donelan, daughter of John Donelan of Ballydonnellan, County Galway and his wife Mabel Hore.
Lke his father he was a convinced supporter of the cause of Catholic Emancipation. Both father and son worked for years with Daniel O'Connell to achieve it.
He married Louisa Emilia Corbally, daughter of Elias Corbally of Corbalton Hall, County Meath and his wife Mary Netterville (née Keogh), and had 8 children, including Arthur, 10th Earl of Fingall, and the noted diplomat Sir Francis Richard Plunkett.
References
- Rayment, Leigh. "Knights of the Order of St Patrick". Retrieved 13 December 2008.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Arthur Plunkett
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Marcus Somerville The Marquess of Headfort |
Member of Parliament for Meath 1830–1832 With: Sir Marcus Somerville 1830–1831 Henry Grattan 1831–1832 |
Succeeded by Henry Grattan Morgan O'Connell |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Lord of Dunsany |
Lord Lieutenant of Meath 1835–1848 |
Succeeded by The Marquess Conyngham |
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
| Preceded by Arthur Plunkett |
Earl of Fingall 1845–1889 |
Succeeded by Arthur Plunkett |