Baron Radstock
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Baron Radstock, of Castletown
in the Queen's County
, was a title in the Peerage of Ireland
. It was created in 1800 for Vice-Admiral the Honourable William Waldegrave
. He was the second son of John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave
(see Earl Waldegrave
for earlier history of the family). He was succeeded by his eldest son, the second Baron. He was a Vice-Admiral of the Red. On his death the title passed to his son, the third Baron. He is best remembered for his work as a missionary in Russia. Two of his sons, the fourth and fifth Barons, both succeeded in the title. The barony became extinct on the latter's death in 1953.
Despite its territorial designation
and the fact that it was in the Peerage of Ireland, the title referred to Radstock
in Somerset
.
Castletown, County Laois
Castletown is a small village and also a parish in County Laois in Ireland.Castletown is known as “The Tidiest Village in Laois”. Chairman of the Tidy Towns committee is Seán Fleming, TD. Not only is Castletown the Tidiest Village in Laois but in 1998, Castletown were just four points behind the...
in the Queen's County
County Laois
County Laois is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It was formerly known as Queen's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. The county's name was formerly spelt as Laoighis and Leix. Laois County Council...
, 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 1800 for Vice-Admiral the Honourable William Waldegrave
William Waldegrave, 1st Baron Radstock
William Waldegrave, 1st Baron Radstock GCB was the Governor of Newfoundland and an Admiral in the Royal Navy.Waldegrave was the second son of John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave and Elizabeth...
. He was the second son of John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave
John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave
John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave was a British politician and soldier.Waldegrave was the youngest son of the 1st Earl Waldegrave. He joined the 1st Regiment of Foot in 1735, rising to the rank of Captain in 1739...
(see Earl Waldegrave
Earl Waldegrave
Earl Waldegrave is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1729 for James Waldegrave, 2nd Baron Waldegrave. The Waldegrave family descends from Sir Richard Waldegrave, Speaker of the House of Commons from 1381 to 1382. His son and namesake, Sir Richard Waldegrave, was a soldier...
for earlier history of the family). He was succeeded by his eldest son, the second Baron. He was a Vice-Admiral of the Red. On his death the title passed to his son, the third Baron. He is best remembered for his work as a missionary in Russia. Two of his sons, the fourth and fifth Barons, both succeeded in the title. The barony became extinct on the latter's death in 1953.
Despite its territorial designation
Territorial designation
A territorial designation follows modern peerage titles, linking them to a specific place or places. It is also an integral part of all baronetcies...
and the fact that it was in the Peerage of Ireland, the title referred to Radstock
Norton Radstock
Norton Radstock used to be a small conurbation and large civil parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England, south west of Bath, and the same distance north west of Frome. It had a population of 21,325 according to the 2001 census. The term Norton Radstock is not recognised by local residents,...
in Somerset
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...
.
Barons Radstock (1800)
- William Waldegrave, 1st Baron RadstockWilliam Waldegrave, 1st Baron RadstockWilliam Waldegrave, 1st Baron Radstock GCB was the Governor of Newfoundland and an Admiral in the Royal Navy.Waldegrave was the second son of John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave and Elizabeth...
(1753–1825) - Granville George Waldegrave, 2nd Baron RadstockGranville Waldegrave, 2nd Baron RadstockVice-Admiral Granville George Waldegrave, 2nd Baron Radstock CB was a British naval officer.-Royal Navy:...
(1786–1857) - Granville Augustus William Waldegrave, 3rd Baron RadstockGranville Waldegrave, 3rd Baron RadstockGranville Augustus William Waldegrave, 3rd Baron Radstock was a British missionary and a Peer of Ireland....
(1833–1913) - Granville George Waldegrave, 4th Baron RadstockGranville Waldegrave, 4th Baron RadstockGranville George Waldegrave, 4th Baron Radstock, CBE was the son of Granville Waldegrave, 3rd Baron Radstock and his wife, Susan Charlotte Calcroft. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, with a B.A. degree. He was invested as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire...
(1859–1937) - Montague Waldegrave, 5th Baron RadstockMontague Waldegrave, 5th Baron RadstockMontague Waldegrave, 5th Baron Radstock was an Irish aristocrat.Montague Waldegrave was the son of Granville Waldegrave, 3rd Baron Radstock and his wife, Susan Charlotte Calcroft. He was educated at Monkton Combe School and Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating with a B.A. degree in 1889. He...
(1867–1953)