Baron Athlumney
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Baron Athlumney, of Somerville and Dollarstown in the County of Meath
, was a title in the Peerage of Ireland
. It was created in 1863 for the Liberal
politician Sir William Meredyth Somerville, 5th Baronet
, who had previously served as Chief Secretary for Ireland
. In 1866 he was also created Baron Meredyth, of Dollarstown in the County of Meath, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
. He was succeeded by his eldest and only surviving son from his second marriage, the second Baron. He was childless and on his death in 1929 the baronies became extinct while the baronetcy became dormant.
The Baronetcy, of Somerville in the County of Meath, was created in the Baronetage of Ireland in 1748 for James Somerville
, who had earlier served as Lord Mayor of Dublin
. His great-grandson, the fourth Baronet (the title having descended from father to son), represented County Meath in both the Irish and British Parliaments. He married Mary Anne, daughter of Sir Richard Gorges-Meredyth, 1st and last Baronet. He was succeeded by his son, the aforementioned fifth Baronet, who was elevated to the peerage in 1863.
County Meath
County Meath is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Mide . Meath County Council is the local authority for the county...
, was a title in the Peerage of Ireland
Peerage of Ireland
The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those titles of nobility created by the English and later British monarchs of Ireland in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The creation of such titles came to an end in the 19th century. The ranks of the Irish peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl,...
. It was created in 1863 for the Liberal
Liberal Party (UK)
The Liberal Party was one of the two major political parties of the United Kingdom during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a third party of negligible importance throughout the latter half of the 20th Century, before merging with the Social Democratic Party in 1988 to form the present day...
politician Sir William Meredyth Somerville, 5th Baronet
William Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney
William Meredyth Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney PC , known as Sir William Somerville, Bt, between 1831 and 1863, was a British Liberal politician.-Background and education:...
, who had previously served as Chief Secretary for Ireland
Chief Secretary for Ireland
The Chief Secretary for Ireland was a key political office in the British administration in Ireland. Nominally subordinate to the Lord Lieutenant, from the late 18th century until the end of British rule he was effectively the government minister with responsibility for governing Ireland; usually...
. In 1866 he was also created Baron Meredyth, of Dollarstown in the County of Meath, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
Peerage of the United Kingdom
The Peerage of the United Kingdom comprises most peerages created in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the Act of Union in 1801, when it replaced the Peerage of Great Britain...
. He was succeeded by his eldest and only surviving son from his second marriage, the second Baron. He was childless and on his death in 1929 the baronies became extinct while the baronetcy became dormant.
The Baronetcy, of Somerville in the County of Meath, was created in the Baronetage of Ireland in 1748 for James Somerville
Sir James Somerville, 1st Baronet
Sir James Somerville, 1st Baronet was an Irish politician.He was the only son of Thomas Somerville and his wife Sarah King, daughter of James King. In 1729, Southwell entered the Irish House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Dublin City, representing the constituency until his death in 1748....
, who had earlier served as Lord Mayor of Dublin
Lord Mayor of Dublin
The Lord Mayor of Dublin is the honorific title of the Chairman of Dublin City Council which is the local government body for the city of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. The incumbent is Labour Party Councillor Andrew Montague. The office holder is elected annually by the members of the...
. His great-grandson, the fourth Baronet (the title having descended from father to son), represented County Meath in both the Irish and British Parliaments. He married Mary Anne, daughter of Sir Richard Gorges-Meredyth, 1st and last Baronet. He was succeeded by his son, the aforementioned fifth Baronet, who was elevated to the peerage in 1863.
Somerville Baronets, of Somerville (1748)
- Sir James Somerville, 1st BaronetSir James Somerville, 1st BaronetSir James Somerville, 1st Baronet was an Irish politician.He was the only son of Thomas Somerville and his wife Sarah King, daughter of James King. In 1729, Southwell entered the Irish House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Dublin City, representing the constituency until his death in 1748....
(d. 1648) - Sir Quaile Somerville, 2nd Baronet (1714–1772)
- Sir James Quaile Somerville, 3rd Baronet (c. 1742–c. 1800)
- Sir Marcus Somerville, 4th Baronet (c. 1775–1831)
- Sir William Meredyth Somerville, 5th BaronetWilliam Somerville, 1st Baron AthlumneyWilliam Meredyth Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney PC , known as Sir William Somerville, Bt, between 1831 and 1863, was a British Liberal politician.-Background and education:...
(1802–1873) (created Baron Athlumney in 1863 and Baron Meredyth in 1866)
Barons Athlumney (1863)
- William Meredyth Somerville, 1st Baron AthlumneyWilliam Somerville, 1st Baron AthlumneyWilliam Meredyth Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney PC , known as Sir William Somerville, Bt, between 1831 and 1863, was a British Liberal politician.-Background and education:...
(1802–1873) - James Herbert Gustavus Meredyth Somerville, 2nd Baron AthlumneyJames Somerville, 2nd Baron AthlumneyJames Herbert Gustavus Meredyth Somerville, 2nd Baron Athlumney was the son of William Meredyth Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney and Maria Georgiana Elizabeth Jones...
(1865–1929)