Earl of Munster
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Earl of Munster is a title that has been created twice, once in the Peerage of Ireland
and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
. The first creation came in the Peerage of Ireland in 1789 in favour of Prince William
, the third son of King George III. He was made Duke of Clarence and St Andrews
at the same time. When William succeeded to the throne as King William IV in 1830 the titles merged with the crown.
The second creation came in the Peerage of the United Kingdom 1831 for George Augustus Frederick FitzClarence, the eldest illegitimate son of William IV. He was made Viscount FitzClarence and Baron Tewkesbury at the same time. The viscountcy was used as a courtesy title
by the heir apparent to the earldom. The titles were created with remainder to his brothers Frederick, Adolphus and Augustus. Lord Munster's great-grandson, the fifth earl (who succeeded his uncle), was a prominent Conservative
politician and held ministerial office under five Prime Ministers. He was succeeded by his second cousin, the sixth Earl. He was the son of Brigadier-General Charles FitzClarence
, son of Captain the Hon. George FitzClarence, third son of the first Earl. On the death of his son, the seventh Earl, in 2000, the titles became extinct.
See also Duchess of Munster.
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,...
and once 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...
. The first creation came in the Peerage of Ireland in 1789 in favour of Prince William
William IV of the United Kingdom
William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death...
, the third son of King George III. He was made Duke of Clarence and St Andrews
Duke of Clarence
Duke of Clarence is a title which has been traditionally awarded to junior members of the English and British Royal families. The first three creations were in the Peerage of England, the fourth in the Peerage of Great Britain, and the fifth in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.The title was first...
at the same time. When William succeeded to the throne as King William IV in 1830 the titles merged with the crown.
The second creation came in the Peerage of the United Kingdom 1831 for George Augustus Frederick FitzClarence, the eldest illegitimate son of William IV. He was made Viscount FitzClarence and Baron Tewkesbury at the same time. The viscountcy was used as a courtesy title
Courtesy title
A courtesy title is a form of address in systems of nobility used for children, former wives and other close relatives of a peer. These styles are used 'by courtesy' in the sense that the relatives do not themselves hold substantive titles...
by the heir apparent to the earldom. The titles were created with remainder to his brothers Frederick, Adolphus and Augustus. Lord Munster's great-grandson, the fifth earl (who succeeded his uncle), was a prominent 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 held ministerial office under five Prime Ministers. He was succeeded by his second cousin, the sixth Earl. He was the son of Brigadier-General Charles FitzClarence
Charles FitzClarence
Brigadier General Charles FitzClarence VC was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces....
, son of Captain the Hon. George FitzClarence, third son of the first Earl. On the death of his son, the seventh Earl, in 2000, the titles became extinct.
See also Duchess of Munster.
Earls of Munster; First creation (1789)
- see Duke of Clarence and St AndrewsDuke of ClarenceDuke of Clarence is a title which has been traditionally awarded to junior members of the English and British Royal families. The first three creations were in the Peerage of England, the fourth in the Peerage of Great Britain, and the fifth in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.The title was first...
Earls of Munster; Second creation (1831)
- George Augustus Frederick FitzClarence, 1st Earl of MunsterGeorge FitzClarence, 1st Earl of MunsterGeorge Augustus Frederick FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster PC , was the eldest natural son of William IV of the United Kingdom and his long-time mistress Dorothy Jordan....
(1794–1842) - William George FitzClarence, 2nd Earl of MunsterWilliam FitzClarence, 2nd Earl of MunsterWilliam FitzClarence, 2nd Earl of Munster, was an English aristocrat, and the grandson of King William IV.-Family:...
(1824–1901)- Edward Fitz-Clarence, Viscount FitzClarence (1856–1870)
- Geoffrey George Gordon FitzClarence, 3rd Earl of MunsterGeoffrey FitzClarence, 3rd Earl of MunsterGeoffrey FitzClarence, 3rd Earl of Munster, , was an English aristocrat, and the great-grandson of King William IV by his mistress Dorothea Jordan.-Family:...
(1859–1902) - Aubrey FitzClarence, 4th Earl of Munster (1862–1928)
- Geoffrey William Richard Hugh FitzClarence, 5th Earl of MunsterGeoffrey FitzClarence, 5th Earl of MunsterSir Geoffrey William Richard Hugh FitzClarence, 5th Earl of Munster KBE PC , was a British peer and Conservative politician....
(1906–1975) - Edward Charles FitzClarence, 6th Earl of Munster (1899–1983)
- Anthony Charles FitzClarence, 7th Earl of MunsterAnthony FitzClarence, 7th Earl of MunsterAnthony Charles FitzClarence, Earl of Munster was the last Earl of Munster, Viscount FitzClarence and Baron Tewkesbury...
(1926–2000)