Earl of Arran
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Peerage of Scotland
The Peerage of Scotland is the division of the British Peerage for those peers created in the Kingdom of Scotland before 1707. With that year's Act of Union, the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England were combined into the Kingdom of Great Britain, and a new Peerage of Great Britain was...
and 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,...
. The two titles refer to different places, the Isle of Arran
Isle of Arran
Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire and the 2001 census had a resident population of 5,058...
in Scotland, and the Aran Islands
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands or The Arans are a group of three islands located at the mouth of Galway Bay, on the west coast of Ireland. They constitute the barony of Aran in County Galway, Ireland...
in Ireland. The Earl of Arran (Scotland) is a subsidiary title of the Duke of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton is a title in the Peerage of Scotland, created in 1643. It is the senior dukedom in that Peerage , and as such its holder is the Premier Peer of Scotland, as well as being head of both the House of Hamilton and the House of Douglas...
, whereas the Earl of Arran (Ireland) is a separate title held by the Gore family.
Scottish creations
Thomas Boyd, 1st Earl of Arran
Thomas Boyd, Earl of Arran was a Scottish nobleman.Thomas was the son of Robert, 1st Lord Boyd, who was a regent during the minority of James III. His father was able have Thomas created Earl of Arran and Baron Kilmarnock in the Peerage of Scotland and arrange Thomas' marriage to Princess Mary,...
, who was later attained for treason. The next creation was in 1503 for James Hamilton, 2nd Lord Hamilton
James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran
James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran and 2nd Lord Hamilton was a Scottish nobleman and first cousin of James IV of Scotland.-Biography:...
. His grandson was declared insane in 1562 and the title passed to the king's favourite Captain James Stewart in 1581. In 1609, the second Marquess of Hamilton inherited the earldom. In 1643, the third Marquess was made Duke of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton is a title in the Peerage of Scotland, created in 1643. It is the senior dukedom in that Peerage , and as such its holder is the Premier Peer of Scotland, as well as being head of both the House of Hamilton and the House of Douglas...
and received a second grant of the earldom of Arran. At the death of the second Duke, the 1503 earldom became dormant (i.e., it was unclaimed), while the 1643 earldom descended along with the dukedom, with which it is still united. For more information on these creations, see the Duke of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton is a title in the Peerage of Scotland, created in 1643. It is the senior dukedom in that Peerage , and as such its holder is the Premier Peer of Scotland, as well as being head of both the House of Hamilton and the House of Douglas...
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Irish creations
James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde
James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde PC was an Irish statesman and soldier. He was the second of the Kilcash branch of the family to inherit the earldom. He was the friend of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, who appointeed him commander of the Cavalier forces in Ireland. From 1641 to 1647, he...
, was created Baron Butler of Cloughgrenan, Viscount Tullough and Earl of Arran. However, the titles became extinct on his death in 1686 as he left no heirs. The next creation came in 1693 for his nephew Charles Butler
Charles Butler, 1st Earl of Arran
Lieutenant-General Charles Butler, 1st Earl of Arran , de jure 3rd Duke of Ormonde was an Irish peer. His uncle Richard was the 1st Earl of Arran of the first creation. The titles were re-created for Charles in 1693. He was younger son of the 6th Earl of Ossory and Emilia von Nassau...
(who was also created Baron Butler of Cloughgrenan and Viscount Tullough). These titles became extinct on his death in 1758.
The final creation 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,...
came in 1762, when Sir Arthur Gore, 3rd Baronet
Arthur Gore, 1st Earl of Arran
Arthur Gore, 1st Earl of Arran PC , known as Sir Arthur Gore, 3rd Baronet from 1741 to 1757 and as Viscount Sudley from 1758 to 1762, was an Irish politician....
, was created Earl of Arran, of the Arran Islands in the County of Galway. He had previously represented Donegal Borough
Donegal Borough (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Donegal Borough was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800. It is now represented in the Dáil.-History:In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by King James II, Donegal Borough was not represented.-1689–1801:...
in the Irish House of Commons
Irish House of Commons
The Irish House of Commons was the lower house of the Parliament of Ireland, that existed from 1297 until 1800. The upper house was the House of Lords...
and had already been created Viscount Sudley, of Castle Gore in the County of Mayo, in 1758, and Baron Saunders, of Deeps in the County of Wexford in 1758, in the Peerage of Ireland. He was succeeded by his son, the second Earl. He sat as a member of the Irish Parliament for Donegal Borough
Donegal Borough (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Donegal Borough was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800. It is now represented in the Dáil.-History:In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by King James II, Donegal Borough was not represented.-1689–1801:...
and was one of the original sixteen Knights of the Order of St Patrick. Lord Arran had sixteen children, and one of his daughters was Cecilia Underwood, Duchess of Inverness
Cecilia Underwood, Duchess of Inverness
Cecilia Underwood, 1st Duchess of Inverness was the second wife of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, sixth son of King George III. As their marriage was in contravention of the Royal Marriages Act 1772, it was considered legally void, and she could not be styled either as the Duchess of...
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He was succeeded by his eldest son, the third Earl. He represented Baltimore and County Donegal
Donegal (UK Parliament constituency)
Donegal was a UK Parliament constituency in Ireland, returning two Members of Parliament .-Boundaries:This constituency comprised the whole of County Donegal...
in the British House of Commons
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
. He was childless and was succeeded by his nephew, the fourth Earl. He was the son of Colonel the Hon. William John Gore. Lord Arran was a diplomat. His son, the fifth Earl, was also in the Diplomatic Service. In 1884 he was created Baron Sudley, of Castle Gore in the County of Mayo, 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...
. This peerage gave the earls an automatic seat in the House of Lords.
His son, the sixth Earl, was a soldier and also served as Lord Lieutenant of County Donegal. the titles are held by his grandson, the ninth Earl, who succeeded his father in 1983 (who in his turn had succeeded his elder brother in 1958). Lord Arran is a Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
politician and one of the ninety elected hereditary peers that remain in the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
after the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999
House of Lords Act 1999
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. He is also in remainder to the Gore Baronetcy of Magherabegg (see below).
The Baronetcy, of Newtown in the County of Mayo, was created in the Baronetage of Ireland in 1662 for Major Arthur Gore
Sir Arthur Gore, 1st Baronet
Sir Arthur Gore, 1st Baronet was an Irish soldier and politician.Gore was the second son of Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet and his wife Isabella Wycliffe, daughter of Francis Wycliffe. In 1656, he was High Sheriff of Mayo and additionally High Sheriff of County Galway...
, who represented County Mayo
Mayo (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Mayo was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1611 to 1800. Between 1725 and 1793 Catholics and those married to Catholics could not vote.- County Divisions :Baronies in County Mayo:[n 8]Burrishoole...
in the Irish House of Commons
Irish House of Commons
The Irish House of Commons was the lower house of the Parliament of Ireland, that existed from 1297 until 1800. The upper house was the House of Lords...
. He was the second son of Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet, of Magherabegg
Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet
Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet was an Irish politician, soldier and baronet.Born in London, he was the eldest son of Gerard Gore and his wife Helen Davenant, daughter of Ralph Davenant. Gore had come to Ireland as a commander of a troup of horse and in 1602, he was despatched to accompany Rory Ó...
. He was succeeded by his grandson, the second Baron. He sat as Member of the Irish Parliament for Donegal Borough
Donegal Borough (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Donegal Borough was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800. It is now represented in the Dáil.-History:In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by King James II, Donegal Borough was not represented.-1689–1801:...
and County Mayo. On his death the title passed to his son, the aforementioned third Baronet, who was later elevated to the peerage.
Several other members of the Gore family have also gained distinction. John Gore, 1st Baron Annaly
John Gore, 1st Baron Annaly
John Gore, 1st Baron Annaly PC was an Irish politician and peer.He was the son of George Gore, in turn son of Sir Arthur Gore, 1st Baronet, and his wife Bridget Sankey, younger daughter of John Sankey. Gore was called to the Bar by King's Inns and worked as barrister-at-law...
, and Henry Gore, 1st Baron Annaly, were the sons of George Gore, second son of Sir Arthur Gore, 1st Baronet. The latter's third son William Gore was the ancestor of the Barons Harlech
Baron Harlech
Baron Harlech, of Harlech in the County of Merioneth, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for the Conservative politician John Ormsby-Gore, with remainder to his younger brother William. He had previously represented Carnarvon and North Shropshire in the House of...
(the present holder of this title is also in remainder to the baronetcy of Newtown). Sir John Gore, brother of Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet, of Magherabegg, was Lord Mayor of London
Lord Mayor of London
The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of London is the legal title for the Mayor of the City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor of London is to be distinguished from the Mayor of London; the former is an officer only of the City of London, while the Mayor of London is the Mayor of Greater London and...
in 1624 and is the ancestor of the branch of the family which later inherited through marriage the earldom of Temple of Stowe
Earl Temple of Stowe
Earl Temple of Stowe, in the County of Buckingham, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1822 for the 2nd Marquess of Buckingham. He was created Marquess of Chandos and Duke of Buckingham and Chandos at the same time...
. Also, Sir Booth Gore, 1st Baronet, of Artarman, was a descendant of Sir Francis Gore, fourth son of Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet, of Magherabegg.
Baronets of Newtown (1662)
- Sir Arthur Gore, 1st BaronetSir Arthur Gore, 1st BaronetSir Arthur Gore, 1st Baronet was an Irish soldier and politician.Gore was the second son of Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet and his wife Isabella Wycliffe, daughter of Francis Wycliffe. In 1656, he was High Sheriff of Mayo and additionally High Sheriff of County Galway...
(d. 1697) - Sir Arthur Gore, 2nd BaronetSir Arthur Gore, 2nd BaronetSir Arthur Gore, 2nd Baronet was an Irish politician and baronet.He was the son of Paul Gore, himself son of Sir Arthur Gore, 1st Baronet, and his wife Anne Gore, daughter of Sir John Gore. Gore succeeded his grandfather as baronet in 1697. He was High Sheriff of Mayo in 1711 and Member of...
(c. 1685–1741) - Sir Arthur Gore, 3rd BaronetArthur Gore, 1st Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 1st Earl of Arran PC , known as Sir Arthur Gore, 3rd Baronet from 1741 to 1757 and as Viscount Sudley from 1758 to 1762, was an Irish politician....
(1703–1773) (created Earl of Arran in 1762)
Third Creation (1762)
- Arthur Gore, 1st Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 1st Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 1st Earl of Arran PC , known as Sir Arthur Gore, 3rd Baronet from 1741 to 1757 and as Viscount Sudley from 1758 to 1762, was an Irish politician....
(1703–1773) - Arthur Saunders Gore, 2nd Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 2nd Earl of ArranArthur Saunders Gore, 2nd Earl of Arran KP, PC styled The Honourable from 1758 to 1762, and then known as Viscount Sudley from 1762 to 1773, was an Irish peer and politician....
(1734–1809) - Arthur Saunders Gore, 3rd Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 3rd Earl of ArranArthur Saunders Gore, 3rd Earl of Arran , known as Viscount Sudley from 1773 to 1809, was an Irish peer and Tory Member of Parliament....
(1761–1837) - Philip Yorke Gore, 4th Earl of ArranPhilip Gore, 4th Earl of ArranPhilip Yorke Gore, 4th Earl of Arran KP , known as Philip Gore until 1837, was an Anglo-Irish peer and diplomat.Born at Dublin Castle, Arran was the eldest son of Colonel the Hon...
(1801–1884) - Arthur Saunders Gore, 5th Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 5th Earl of ArranArthur Saunders Gore, 5th Earl of Arran KP , known as Viscount Sudley from 1839 to 1884, was an Anglo-Irish peer and diplomat....
(1839–1901) - Arthur Jocelyn Charles Gore, 6th Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 6th Earl of ArranArthur Jocelyn Charles Gore, 6th Earl of Arran KP PC , known as Viscount Sudley from 1884 to 1901, was an Anglo-Irish peer and soldier....
(1868–1958) - Arthur Paul John James Charles Gore, 7th Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 7th Earl of ArranSir Arthur Paul John James Charles Gore, 7th Earl of Arran was an Anglo-Irish peer. He was the son of Lt-Col Sir Arthur Gore, 6th Earl of Arran. He succeeded his to the title Earl of Arran upon the death of his father on 19 December 1958...
(1903–1958) - Arthur Strange Kattendyke David Archibald Gore, 8th Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 8th Earl of ArranArthur Gore was a Conservative whip in the House of Lords. His father was Arthur Gore, 6th Earl of Arran. He was the father of Arthur Gore, 9th Earl of Arran....
(1910–1983) - Arthur Desmond Colquhoun Gore, 9th Earl of ArranArthur Gore, 9th Earl of ArranArthur Colum Michael Connolly-Gore, 9th Earl of Arran , styled Viscount Sudley before 1983, is a British peer and an elected hereditary member of the House of Lords for the Conservative Party....
(b. 1938)
The heir presumptive
Heir Presumptive
An heir presumptive or heiress presumptive is the person provisionally scheduled to inherit a throne, peerage, or other hereditary honour, but whose position can be displaced by the birth of an heir or heiress apparent or of a new heir presumptive with a better claim to the position in question...
is the present Earl's kinsman Paul Annesley Gore (b. 1921). He is a great-grandson of the Hon. Charles Alexander Gore, brother of the fourth Earl. However, he is not in remainder to the barony of Sudley.
The heir presumptive's heir apparent is his son William Henry Gore (b. 1950)
See also
- Baron SudeleyBaron SudeleyBaron Sudeley is a title that has been created thrice in British history, twice in the Peerage of England and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The first creation came in the Peerage of England in 1299 when John de Sudeley was summoned to Parliament as Lord Sudeley. On the death of the...
- Duke of Ormonde
- Baron HarlechBaron HarlechBaron Harlech, of Harlech in the County of Merioneth, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for the Conservative politician John Ormsby-Gore, with remainder to his younger brother William. He had previously represented Carnarvon and North Shropshire in the House of...
- Gore Baronets, of Magherabegg, and of ArtarmanGore BaronetsThere have been three Baronetcies created for members of the Gore family, all in the Baronetage of Ireland. All three titles are still extant...
- Earl Temple of StoweEarl Temple of StoweEarl Temple of Stowe, in the County of Buckingham, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1822 for the 2nd Marquess of Buckingham. He was created Marquess of Chandos and Duke of Buckingham and Chandos at the same time...